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BV53 LJF

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,462 mi
Last recorded102,462 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LJF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,462 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 102,462 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

beam deflectors fitted on headlamps at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2012 100,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,137 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 86,150 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 86,139 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park brake fault showing on the dash

Pass 10 Jan 2009 76,238 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 76,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

high level stop lamp not working at time of test lamp disconnected

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,108 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,604 miles

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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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BV53 LJF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV53 LJF, 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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BV53 LJF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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