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AE52 YKV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,449 mi
Last recorded149,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YKV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 149,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 143,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 135,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 129,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 125,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 121,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 115,999 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 109,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Intercooler pipe split

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre pressure warning system fault(front sensors removed when new tyres fitted)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Intercooler pipe split

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure warning system fault(front sensors removed when new tyres fitted)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 95,776 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 95,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight relative movement on bothsteering arms.

Zero emissions detected.

Pass 1 May 2009 79,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 79,231 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,124 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 62,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,319 miles

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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AE52 YKV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE52 YKV, 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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AE52 YKV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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