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RV53 GVZ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,593 mi
Last recorded105,593 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 GVZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,593 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 103,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,170 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,500 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside centre & offside rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,929 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread valleys

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,926 miles

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

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

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

Both steering arms have slight play

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread valleys

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,835 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,921 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 53,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,479 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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RV53 GVZ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV53 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

RV53 GVZ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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