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LV53 GSY

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 GSY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 115,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,306 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,346 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,205 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 86,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

screen chassis no missing. used a post no

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,376 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r inner brake disc pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r inner brake disc pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,298 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 56,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,630 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 39,630 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 30,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,337 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 GSY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LV53 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

LV53 GSY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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