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EF53 GUA

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GUA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,651 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 134,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,733 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 120,755 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,022 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,199 miles

all four tyres worn very close to limit.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,135 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,984 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 39,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,263 miles

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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EF53 GUA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EF53 GUA, 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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EF53 GUA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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