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AK53 MLF

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,703 mi
Last recorded79,703 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MLF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,703 miles

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

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,701 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,855 miles

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

Both front brake discs lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,647 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,647 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,363 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 55,363 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,091 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,072 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,661 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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AK53 MLF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK53 MLF, 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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AK53 MLF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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