MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
316,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front suspension bushes perished
rear tyres worn down to 3mm
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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