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YC53 GWM

2003 Renault Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,700 mi
Last recorded68,700 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GWM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 68,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 63,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,905 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Wiper blade worn

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Wiper blade worn

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,265 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 48,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,396 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S AXIAL BALL JOINT

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,988 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 1,993 miles

2 x rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

both front tyres worn to 2mm wear bars

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm & sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split(no cord visible) & outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,239 miles

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,896 miles

front brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,891 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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YC53 GWM is a 2003 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC53 GWM, 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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YC53 GWM is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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