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DY53 GTF

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,481 mi
Last recorded20,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GTF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,481 miles

airbag light on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 20,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 12,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,933 miles

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

suspect engine oil leak.

washers poor operation.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 7,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspect engine oil leak.

washers poor operation.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,530 miles

2nd row seats not fitted at time of test

O/s/f anti-roll bar drop link in poor condition.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

2nd row seats not fitted at time of test

O/s/f anti-roll bar drop link in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,405 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,405 miles

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)

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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DY53 GTF 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 60%.

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 DY53 GTF, 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 DY53 GTF registered?

DY53 GTF is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is DY53 GTF safe to buy?

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