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HX52 UCL

2003 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,130 mi
Last recorded127,130 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 UCL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

centre seat belt missing

minor leak from centre exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2016 120,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

centre seat belt missing

minor leak from centre exhaust

Fail 18 Mar 2016 120,086 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective o/s/f seat air bag (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable clamp bolt missing (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,525 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear headlight auto adjuster snapped

Fail 25 Feb 2015 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear headlight auto adjuster snapped

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,804 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,804 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

3rd row of seats not fitted.

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,957 miles

3rd row seats not fitted.

front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,870 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,881 miles

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

rear row of seats not fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,184 miles

uneven wear osf tyre.

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

rearmost row of seats not fitted.

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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HX52 UCL is a 2003 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX52 UCL, 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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HX52 UCL is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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