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BG52 KMU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 KMU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer brake pad is wearing low

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear seat has been removed

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2012 110,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear seat has been removed

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres are low on tread on inner edge

front brake pads are low

nearside and offside inner steering joints have slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,166 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,157 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,864 miles

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

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rattle from exhaust catalyst

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,177 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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BG52 KMU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG52 KMU, 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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BG52 KMU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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