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RA53 GXB

2003 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GXB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 135,530 miles

exhaust emissions just within limits

Fail 18 Oct 2011 135,530 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

exhaust emissions just within limits

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 125,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 113,468 miles

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Near side front fog lamp glass damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,102 miles

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

Near side rear tyre worn on edge.

Slight freeplay in steering rack.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 98,011 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 98,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,057 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 72,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RA53 GXB is a 2003 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA53 GXB, 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 RA53 GXB registered?

RA53 GXB is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is RA53 GXB safe to buy?

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