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HV53 YJU

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,871 mi
Last recorded104,871 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YJU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,461 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall scored/worn

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,852 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,726 miles

both rear spring pigtails missing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,466 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,565 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,436 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,428 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,430 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YJU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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