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DG53 YGK

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YGK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,134 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 70,134 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter not secured to chassis (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,059 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,046 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 71,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,600 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 70,600 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,356 miles

advise both front track rod ends slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2008 51,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,797 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,507 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,507 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 35,269 miles

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

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

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

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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DG53 YGK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DG53 YGK, 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

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What year was DG53 YGK registered?

DG53 YGK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DG53 YGK safe to buy?

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