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EG03 VGL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,708 mi
Last recorded100,708 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VGL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 100,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,388 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,058 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,069 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,257 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,353 miles

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

advise wiper blades.slightly streaky on sceen.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,353 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,401 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 57,401 miles

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

brake fluid just above min. advise brake check.

rear brake discs corroded inner side.

slight play in steering rack ends o/s & n/s

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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EG03 VGL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EG03 VGL, 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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What year was EG03 VGL registered?

EG03 VGL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is EG03 VGL safe to buy?

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