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HY53 VMA

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,377 mi
Last recorded151,377 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 151,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 144,478 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 144,440 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,864 miles

Nearside Front damage to door

Nearside security of mirror

both front coil springs corroded

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 131,183 miles

both front inner track arms have slight play inner ball joint

only passanger and two rear seats fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2014 131,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner track arms have slight play inner ball joint

only passanger and two rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,711 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,056 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,908 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,918 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 40,789 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 VMA is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY53 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

HY53 VMA is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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