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HV53 UGB

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,469 mi
Last recorded100,469 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UGB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,469 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 152,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 152,971 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,923 miles

tyre damaged on inner wall o/s rear

Fail 19 Apr 2014 147,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

tyre damaged on inner wall o/s rear

Pass 2 Mar 2013 140,595 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 140,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 235/40ZR15 95w

Pass 16 Aug 2011 137,429 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 130,472 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 118,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 113,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 101,622 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 101,622 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV53 UGB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV53 UGB, 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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HV53 UGB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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