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HY53 RFO

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,884 mi
Last recorded113,884 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 RFO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,884 miles

brake pedal creeps down under pressure drives ok on road

Fail 27 Sep 2013 113,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 108,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 108,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 106,736 miles

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

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

Offside CV boot has grease contamination no hole/split found.

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

Slight leak from power steering rack.

Fail 2 May 2012 106,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside CV boot has grease contamination no hole/split found.

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

Slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 5 May 2011

A exhuast mount is broken however the exhaust is adequetly supported.

General oil leaks noted.

Nearside front inner C.V. boot split.

Pass 21 May 2010 98,006 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 98,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre have uneven tyre wear.

Oil leaks noted.

Play in both front track rod ends.

Rear brake hoses deterioated.

Nearside front tyre inner edge is in contact with broken coil spring.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,873 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 81,873 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,924 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 66,924 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

grease arround offside outter cv gaiter

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 RFO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc 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 RFO, 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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HY53 RFO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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