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CU53 ULV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ULV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,163 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 113,163 miles

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

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)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,566 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 5 Jun 2014 103,057 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,987 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,959 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,774 miles

Corrosion to inner face of front right hand brake disc

Corrosion to inner face of left hand front brake disc

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,021 miles

Both front brake discs slight corrossin to inner faces

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear brake disc friction faces

Fail 20 Oct 2008 56,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slight corrossin to inner faces

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear brake disc friction faces

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,346 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 ULV 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 CU53 ULV, 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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CU53 ULV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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