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CE53 VZL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

316,616 mi
Last recorded316,616 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VZL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 316,616 miles

front suspension bushes perished

rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2013 306,581 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 306,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 298,788 miles

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

brake warning lamp is on

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

headlamp lenses frosted

nearside outer sill damaged/dented

nearside rear seat is removed

power steering rack damp

Fail 6 Dec 2012 298,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) contaminated (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning lamp is on

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

headlamp lenses frosted

nearside outer sill damaged/dented

nearside rear seat is removed

power steering rack damp

Pass 7 Dec 2011 293,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 293,722 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 284,470 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 284,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 278,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 228,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 169,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 169,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 101,052 miles

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)

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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CE53 VZL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE53 VZL, 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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CE53 VZL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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