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GD03 AYJ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

48,336 mi
Last recorded48,336 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 AYJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,263 miles

advise both front tyres bald on edges

advise both rear tyres slightly staggered

advise brake fluid low

advise front brake pads appear low

advise heavy oil leak on engine

advise play in both steering rack tie rods

advise rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2012 37,885 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front tyres bald on edges

advise both rear tyres slightly staggered

advise brake fluid low

advise front brake pads appear low

advise heavy oil leak on engine

advise play in both steering rack tie rods

advise rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,347 miles

brake fluid level low

oil leak on engine

rear seats not fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid level low

oil leak on engine

rear seats not fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,142 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in steering

Fail 26 Feb 2010 17,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in steering

Pass 4 Mar 2009 6,602 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 11,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,036 miles

centre middle and o/s/r seat missing

slight wear n/s and o/s track rods

Fail 28 Jul 2008 19,036 miles

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

centre middle and o/s/r seat missing

slight wear n/s and o/s track rods

Fail 10 Jul 2008 16,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

2nd row centre seat and 3rd row offside seat removed (seat belts not inspected)

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

offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to stop (brake not binding)

offside steering rack gaiter damp with oil

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack found at wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,355 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 449,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 45,969 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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GD03 AYJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GD03 AYJ, 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 GD03 AYJ registered?

GD03 AYJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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