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RF53 HZH

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 HZH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery light on

battery not bolted down

front screen chipped

off side front mirror glass broken

Fail 4 Mar 2020 51,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery light on

battery not bolted down

front screen chipped

off side front mirror glass broken

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,895 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 41,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,918 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,948 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 21,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r/tyre cracking and hobbling on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads and hobbling on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,740 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 12,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 3,171 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 3,171 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,610 miles

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

both rear flexi brake pipes have slight cracking.

front brake pads low.

o/side front tyre waring very smooth on inner shoulder.

o/side rear outer brake pad very low, would advise replacement soon.

slight play in n/side front track rod.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 72,182 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 51,730 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,273 miles

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

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

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

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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RF53 HZH is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RF53 HZH, 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 RF53 HZH registered?

RF53 HZH is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is RF53 HZH safe to buy?

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