MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play detected in Nearside of steering rack
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
multi guards fitted, front and rear brake discs rusty, play in n/s steering drumstick, rear wiper blade det.
no rbt carried out,brake pedal creep,under guards multi,front and rear discs worn.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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