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AU53 UFT

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,681 mi
Last recorded125,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UFT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 125,681 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 125,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play felt in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in offside and nearside axial arms

Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,901 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,612 miles

Nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,330 miles

play in both steering rack inner ball joints

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,330 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

play in both steering rack inner ball joints

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,154 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,491 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,979 miles

slight play in both front track rod arms

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,849 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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AU53 UFT is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU53 UFT, 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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AU53 UFT is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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