# SP53HTL — RENAULT ESPACE MOT History & Vehicle Check

SP53HTL is a Green RENAULT ESPACE, Diesel (2188cc), first registered 2004-01-14. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SP53HTL — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SP53HTL |
| Make | RENAULT |
| Model | ESPACE |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2188cc |
| First registered | 2004-01-14 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2016-11-17 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 62.5%
- Total defects recorded: 62

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-18 10:57:19 | PASSED | 43,241 MI | 2016-11-17 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-22 16:00:40 | PASSED | 39,420 MI | 2015-12-21 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-12 11:18:24 | FAILED | 38,967 MI | — |
| 2013-12-13 10:14:17 | PASSED | 32,319 MI | 2014-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-17 11:02:44 | PASSED | 27,195 MI | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-14 10:18:50 | PASSED | 20,713 MI | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-12 11:17:54 | FAILED | 20,709 MI | — |
| 2010-12-14 10:39:03 | PASSED | 13,063 MI | 2011-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-14 10:39:03 | FAILED | 13,063 MI | — |
| 2009-12-23 14:23:56 | PASSED | 3,607 MI | 2011-01-14 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-08 12:00:01 | PASSED | 67,627 MI | 2010-01-14 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-15 16:25:28 | PASSED | 60,440 MI | 2009-01-14 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-14 17:50:28 | FAILED | 60,440 MI | — |
| 2007-11-22 16:36:02 | FAILED | 60,435 MI | — |
| 2007-01-05 11:53:55 | PASSED | 49,418 MI | 2008-01-14 00:00:00 |
| 2007-01-05 11:53:55 | FAILED | 49,418 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2015-11-18 10:57:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Engine oil leak
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear nail
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

**2014-12-22 16:00:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2014-12-12 11:18:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2013-12-13 10:14:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- USER ENTERED: rear wiper blade torn
- USER ENTERED: rear rear seats folded down at time of test
- USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre slightly perished
- USER ENTERED: front tyres wearing slightly on edges
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre
- USER ENTERED: slight play in o/s/f steering

**2012-12-17 11:02:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2011-12-14 10:18:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: slight imbalance on front brakes

**2011-12-12 11:17:54 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- USER ENTERED: slight imbalance on front brakes

**2010-12-14 10:39:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-12-14 10:39:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2009-12-23 14:23:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2009-01-08 12:00:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: slight imbalance on rear brakes

**2008-01-15 16:25:28 (PASSED)**

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

**2008-01-14 17:50:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2007-11-22 16:36:02 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2007-01-05 11:53:55 (FAILED)**

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

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53HTL is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53HTL. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.