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BC03 GJX

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,829 mi
Last recorded146,829 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 GJX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 132,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust mounts weak.

front and rear brake discs rust lipped.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,657 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 114,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 103,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,953 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,201 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 75,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,613 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 59,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 58,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BC03 GJX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BC03 GJX, 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 BC03 GJX registered?

BC03 GJX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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