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HT53 FZH

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FZH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 128,019 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust center support rubber worn and rear box support rubber worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,937 miles

Nearside rear view mirror does not give a clear view (fuzzy)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 128,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear view mirror does not give a clear view (fuzzy)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tyre monitering system inop

Fail 13 Jan 2014 123,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tyre monitering system inop

Pass 5 Jan 2013 112,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general oil leaks

minor play to the offside front steering arm

rear wheels binding on slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general oil leaks

minor play to the offside front steering arm

rear wheels binding on slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,570 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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HT53 FZH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 69,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT53 FZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HT53 FZH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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