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AF53 KLC

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KLC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,576 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 109,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 96,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,290 miles

Oil leak

nearside front door handle incomplete (function not impaired)

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

nearside front door handle incomplete (function not impaired)

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,486 miles

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split and losing grease † †front tyres low on edges 2-3 mm across 3/4

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,974 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 19,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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AF53 KLC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 KLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 KLC registered?

AF53 KLC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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