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CV53 FVB

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 FVB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,059 miles

slight play detected in Nearside of steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2015 117,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play detected in Nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 89,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,357 miles

coverings on underside of vehicle prevent full examination

front number plate damaged

slight play in ns/f track rod

small cuts in ns/f and os/f tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,713 miles

multi guards fitted, front and rear brake discs rusty, play in n/s steering drumstick, rear wiper blade det.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,971 miles

no rbt carried out,brake pedal creep,under guards multi,front and rear discs worn.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,971 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

no rbt carried out,brake pedal creep,under guards multi,front and rear discs worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,062 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 34,059 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade torn,under guards and arch covers fitted,minor play in n/s steering

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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CV53 FVB is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV53 FVB, 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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CV53 FVB is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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