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CK53 UJY

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,506 mi
Last recorded164,506 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UJY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 164,506 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 164,500 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 159,873 miles

Coolant leak From bottom of radiator ()

Front of both sills slightly damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge, both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger rubber slightly deteriorated

Spare wheel heavily corroded

Steering system slightly tight Steering intermittently becomes slightly tight - advise further inspection (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 159,872 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling parking brake cable (3.6.B.4a)

Coolant leak From bottom of radiator ()

Front of both sills slightly damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge, both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger rubber slightly deteriorated

Spare wheel heavily corroded

Steering system slightly tight Steering intermittently becomes slightly tight - advise further inspection (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 159,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Nov 2015 152,956 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 152,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 144,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,442 miles

Brake pipe on rear axle slightly corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil low

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2013 132,442 miles

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

Brake pipe on rear axle slightly corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil low

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 118,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,651 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 111,651 miles

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

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)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 105,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,095 miles

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

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

high level brake light repaired with tape

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,537 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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CK53 UJY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CK53 UJY, 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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CK53 UJY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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