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YL52 DHY

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,279 mi
Last recorded103,279 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 DHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 103,279 miles

engine oil leak

front wiper blades

play in steering rack

rear tyres cracking on inside shoulders

Fail 8 May 2012 103,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

front wiper blades

play in steering rack

rear tyres cracking on inside shoulders

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,153 miles

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

Oil leak

both front track rods have play

Fail 15 Apr 2011 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front track rods have play

Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,943 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,740 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,078 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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YL52 DHY is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL52 DHY, 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 YL52 DHY registered?

YL52 DHY is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is YL52 DHY safe to buy?

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