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DS03 VYJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,259 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,253 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,083 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,083 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,856 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 15,856 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006

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

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

high level brake lamp not working [poss not wired]

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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DS03 VYJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue 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 DS03 VYJ, 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 DS03 VYJ registered?

DS03 VYJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DS03 VYJ 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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