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WF53 HVR

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,830 mi
Last recorded108,830 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 HVR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,114 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter starting to split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,078 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dampness to nearside front shock absorber

offside front tyre worn smooth on very inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,214 miles

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,188 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,188 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 2mm

slight exhaust blow from crack on catalyst exit pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,618 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

catalyst cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack

two rear /rear seats removed

Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,159 miles

front wiper performance poor

oil leak from front under tray possibly gearbox oil

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2008 72,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wiper performance poor

oil leak from front under tray possibly gearbox oil

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 64,107 miles

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

damage to n/s mirror

Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,904 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WF53 HVR is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WF53 HVR, 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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WF53 HVR is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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