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BN03 YFL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,482 mi
Last recorded161,482 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 YFL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 161,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 161,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 141,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 140,962 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,043 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 118,014 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,406 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,275 miles

Nearside Rear miss shaped

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

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,163 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,742 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BN03 YFL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BN03 YFL, 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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BN03 YFL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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