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LV53 HLO

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,381 mi
Last recorded129,381 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HLO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 129,381 miles

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

steering rack ends have slight wear

Fail 6 May 2015 129,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

steering rack ends have slight wear

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,720 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 102,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Small chips in windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear disks slight wear

Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S AND N/S INNER BALL JOINTS

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,441 miles

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear seats been removed

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear seats been removed

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,054 miles

part check on n.s.r and centre seat belt due to baby seats

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

part check on n.s.r and centre seat belt due to baby seats

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 16 Nov 2009 61,743 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,743 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,426 miles

damage to nearside front tyre near to limit

front brake pads getting low??

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2008 51,426 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

damage to nearside front tyre near to limit

front brake pads getting low??

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,645 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 HLO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LV53 HLO, 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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LV53 HLO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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