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LE53 HTG

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,034 mi
Last recorded10,034 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HTG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 10,034 miles

rear shocks weak advise replace

rear tyres wearing eneven/ratcheting

Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,056 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 7,055 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 1,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure Warning light on dash . and washer level light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2012 1,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure Warning light on dash . and washer level light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,946 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on outer and inner edges

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,924 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 55,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,629 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear seats missing at time of test.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust tail pipe has been modified.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 41,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,959 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 29,959 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LE53 HTG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LE53 HTG, 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 LE53 HTG registered?

LE53 HTG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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