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RV53 GSO

2003 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,855 mi
Last recorded124,855 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 GSO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,721 miles

Dash cluster intermittent

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 119,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Dash cluster intermittent

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,029 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 115,025 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,095 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 114,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,401 miles

Oil leak

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 108,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,078 miles

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

Front brake discs worn (inner edges)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,621 miles

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

rear number plate starting to detereorate

Fail 26 Aug 2010 88,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear number plate starting to detereorate

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,829 miles

advise rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,567 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

rear number plate stained

tested in damp conditions

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,145 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 47,145 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

belly pan fitted

both front tyres tread low 3mm

both front wheel trims missing

front pads appear low

rear number plate stained

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,964 miles

engine under tray fitted-not allowing full inspection

rear brake hoses started to perish

rear number plate fading

slight play in nearside steering arm

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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RV53 GSO is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV53 GSO, 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 RV53 GSO registered?

RV53 GSO is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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