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AA03 AEA

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,858 mi
Last recorded100,858 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 AEA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 100,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure

near side sill damaged

oil leak under vehicle

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 May 2015 86,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen wiper deteriated/split

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge nearly to cords

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen wiper deteriated/split

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge nearly to cords

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,480 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 108,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 103,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 93,418 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 93,371 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

pos. coolent leak

road springs best replaced in pairs

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,207 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar links slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 60,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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AA03 AEA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 70,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA03 AEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA03 AEA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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