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CU53 OPN

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,157 mi
Last recorded82,157 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OPN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 82,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

fan beat breaking

offside rear tyre wearing on edge and cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,453 miles

oil leak

rear dics worn

Fail 24 Oct 2012 80,451 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

oil leak

rear dics worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,297 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

offside rear tyre wornon outer edge

oil l eak

play in both front steerng arms

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,920 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,488 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2009 68,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 OPN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU53 OPN?

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What year was CU53 OPN registered?

CU53 OPN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CU53 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 OPN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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