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HY53 VKK

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VKK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,775 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 19 Aug 2016 127,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,973 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 108,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,941 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 98,815 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,076 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread and rest of tread close to 2mm wearbar

Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread and rest of tread close to 2mm wearbar

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,434 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,392 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,195 miles

slight wear at nearside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,987 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 47,987 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,928 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 VKK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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