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AV53 ENJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,937 mi
Last recorded107,937 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ENJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 101,583 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,584 miles

Cat/Con rattles.Inside

Left Front Shock Absorber Shroud Torn

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,259 miles

front brake pads wearing down

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,259 miles

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

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,930 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2009 68,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,613 miles

Child seats fitted centre and nearside rear

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 42,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,926 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AV53 ENJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey 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 AV53 ENJ, 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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AV53 ENJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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