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BF53 OJZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,155 mi
Last recorded119,155 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OJZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,155 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,986 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 102,983 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,080 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,080 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,028 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,623 miles

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

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 OJZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

BF53 OJZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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