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FB53 GVV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 134,106 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 May 2016 130,788 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 130,633 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 126,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,024 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,484 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre side wall has a deep cut

offside rearmost seat not fitted at time of test

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,751 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

oil level low

Fail 20 Nov 2006 61,141 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,141 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FB53 GVV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FB53 GVV, 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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FB53 GVV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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