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BT03 PXC

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,875 mi
Last recorded97,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 PXC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,531 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 86,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,433 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,430 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,603 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,300 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,610 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,475 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 28,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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BT03 PXC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT03 PXC, 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 BT03 PXC registered?

BT03 PXC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BT03 PXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 PXC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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