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HY53 RFE

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,233 mi
Last recorded116,233 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 RFE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,233 miles

Advise headlamp glasses tarnished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 116,233 miles

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

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

Advise headlamp glasses tarnished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,442 miles

Advise headlight glasses tarnished

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,879 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 85,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,932 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,799 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,504 miles

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,332 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 58,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 48,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,047 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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HY53 RFE is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey 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 HY53 RFE, 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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What year was HY53 RFE registered?

HY53 RFE is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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