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BT53 WLO

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,447 mi
Last recorded41,447 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WLO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,447 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,349 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 39,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,386 miles

both headlights have a poor output

Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 29,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 29,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,473 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 25,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2012 18,912 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount broken

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2011 13,393 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount broken

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 May 2010 43,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on edges/rear pads appear low/ light corossion front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,044 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake fluid level low

front & rear disc wearing

rear pads wearing low

slight play n/s & o/s steering

some foot pedal traval

Fail 8 Dec 2006 25,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake fluid level low

front & rear disc wearing

rear pads wearing low

slight play n/s & o/s steering

some foot pedal traval

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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BT53 WLO is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT53 WLO, 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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BT53 WLO is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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