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BF53 FGE

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,691 mi
Last recorded156,691 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FGE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 156,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 156,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 148,068 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R DISC

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 148,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R DISC

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 136,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,354 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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BF53 FGE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 FGE, 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 BF53 FGE registered?

BF53 FGE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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