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CU53 BMO

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,335 mi
Last recorded123,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BMO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 123,335 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 123,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,577 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 23 May 2012

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dashboard inoperative.not illuminating any fuctions

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,567 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 100,567 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 91,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,122 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,733 miles

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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CU53 BMO is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU53 BMO, 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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What year was CU53 BMO registered?

CU53 BMO is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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