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BD53 CFK

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CFK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,671 miles

Steering play

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,820 miles

Battery is not clamped down

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,975 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,935 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Park brake warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,541 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,163 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 66,163 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 45,133 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,133 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 45,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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BD53 CFK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD53 CFK, 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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BD53 CFK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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