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AY03 PXK

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PXK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 97,740 miles

EMS LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre seat removed for retest

Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,714 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

EMS LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,008 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 89,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 86,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 82,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,375 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,865 miles

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

slight exhaust blow manifold area?

Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,033 miles

front brake pad wear low

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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AY03 PXK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY03 PXK, 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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AY03 PXK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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