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BX03 CCU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CCU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,013 miles

Engine oil leak evident on undertray

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,583 miles

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

Front and rear discs corroding on inside edges

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres perishing

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

head lamp washers not working

no center rear brake lamp

steering lock weak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,659 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

no center rear brake lamp

steering lock weak

Pass 22 May 2013 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front and nearside front tie rod steering arms have slight play at fixing

Fail 22 May 2013 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front and nearside front tie rod steering arms have slight play at fixing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 51,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 50,407 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 50,406 miles

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

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

this car is damage repaired but i am not allowed to remove the plastic covers under neath to carry out a better inspection of the repair work

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,835 miles

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

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

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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BX03 CCU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX03 CCU, 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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BX03 CCU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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