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AP03 FFM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,465 mi
Last recorded103,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FFM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,465 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 99,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,452 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slihtly worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,127 miles

Advise rear discs corroded/worn.

Advise slight cracking of tread on offside rear tyre.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,333 miles

Front brake pads well worn , pedal travel low.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,980 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding on outer surface.nearside front wearing on outer edge.offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,597 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits.

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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AP03 FFM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP03 FFM, 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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What year was AP03 FFM registered?

AP03 FFM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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