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AO53 ZCF

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,398 mi
Last recorded81,398 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZCF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,398 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,432 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,069 miles

Electric steering lock faulty-does not fully engage in locked position

Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,198 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit.

Steering rack slightly worn.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 65,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit.

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

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

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

Steering rack slightly worn.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,647 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,647 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,683 miles

(4) Both front tyres worn down to legal limit.

(5) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

(5) Offside rear brake hose deterioreated close to limit.

(6) Offside track rod end worn slightly.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,755 miles

(7) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(8) Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

(9) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,755 miles

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

(7) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(8) Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

(9) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,155 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 ZCF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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