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AO53 MTJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MTJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 104,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 93,527 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,427 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,826 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2009 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Play in steering rack

Rear seat folded not allowing seat and seat belt inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2009 67,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Play in steering rack

Rear seat folded not allowing seat and seat belt inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,422 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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AO53 MTJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 MTJ, 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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AO53 MTJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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