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RJ53 GLK

2003 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GLK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,681 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,340 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 114,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,049 miles

Slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,423 miles

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

Steering rack inner tiebar ball joints slight play.

gearbox noisey

Fail 4 Oct 2010 102,283 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack inner tiebar ball joints slight play.

gearbox noisey

Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 94,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,677 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,543 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 24,543 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RJ53 GLK is a 2003 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ53 GLK, 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 RJ53 GLK registered?

RJ53 GLK is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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