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AJ53 DVM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DVM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,488 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,488 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,488 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,935 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,979 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 90,979 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,700 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 82,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,498 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,682 miles

o/s steering rack arm play

Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,681 miles

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

o/s steering rack arm play

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,778 miles

Front brake pads wearing low on material. Offside front tyre wearing.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 42,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads wearing low on material. Offside front tyre wearing.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,652 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges. Slight buckle on offside rear wheel rim.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,299 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 17,299 miles

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

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

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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AJ53 DVM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ53 DVM, 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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AJ53 DVM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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