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BD53 FZO

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,777 mi
Last recorded106,777 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FZO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box rubbers in poor condtion

both wipers worn

no rear seats fitted at time of test

various oil leaks on underside of engine

Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,343 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight front brake fluctuation

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r brake pipe from flexi to flexi heavily corroded, (border line)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,340 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r brake pipe from flexi to flexi heavily corroded, (border line)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight front brake fluctuation

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,300 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o s f anti roll bar linkage bent

Fail 22 Dec 2009 75,300 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o s f anti roll bar linkage bent

o s r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,979 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 62,979 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,617 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and worn on edges

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

slight play in steering rack end joints

tyre pressure sensors not working

Fail 20 Nov 2006 48,508 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and worn on edges

offside front fog lens cracked

slight play in steering rack end joints

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 FZO is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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