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HT53 SJV

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 107,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,948 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No Pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No Pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,538 miles

both headlamp lenses dull

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 80,636 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,108 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,099 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,448 miles

advise on both rear tyes wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 53,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise on both rear tyes wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,865 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 44,865 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,539 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,848 miles

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 SJV is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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