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CP53 OJA

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 OJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,940 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake caliper siezed on hand brake cable pivot

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Nov 2015 105,912 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake caliper siezed on hand brake cable pivot

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,581 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,581 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 82,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 82,538 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,320 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,408 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs very badly pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,922 miles

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

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

Rear discs slightly pitted and worn

Fail 30 Dec 2009 55,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in track control arms

Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,016 miles

slight play in track control arms

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,044 miles

slight play in both sides steering arms

Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,289 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CP53 OJA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc 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 CP53 OJA, 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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CP53 OJA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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