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BD53 MUW

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,231 mi
Last recorded134,231 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MUW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,192 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 132,146 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,560 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 129,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,857 miles

N/S/F steering rack gator slightly leaking oil.

O/S/F steering rack gator slightly leaking oil.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 126,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

N/S/F steering rack gator slightly leaking oil.

O/S/F steering rack gator slightly leaking oil.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 123,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 123,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,055 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 114,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 114,424 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,310 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,880 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 97,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 84,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,274 miles

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 MUW is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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