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LV53 GNX

2003 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 GNX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,457 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to front bumper

front brake discs corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/r shocker slight leak

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs corroding

damage to front bumper

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/r shocker slight leak

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,209 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on outter edge of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,516 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,516 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear brake discs scored and worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,118 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2012 66,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,347 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 43,024 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,468 miles

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

Slight play noticed in the steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,457 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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LV53 GNX is a 2003 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV53 GNX, 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 LV53 GNX registered?

LV53 GNX is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LV53 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 GNX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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