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AY53 NCZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,920 mi
Last recorded105,920 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NCZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,920 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,836 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 96,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

childseat fitted to o/s/r - seatbelt not tested

cut to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 20 Oct 2010 80,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

childseat fitted to o/s/r - seatbelt not tested

cut to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 17 Aug 2010 79,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

High level brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface cracks to o/s/r tyre tread

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,017 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,188 miles

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Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 51,333 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AY53 NCZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AY53 NCZ, 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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AY53 NCZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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