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FL03 SLZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 SLZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 112,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 105,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,623 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,086 miles

both lower fog lamps lens cracked

catalytic collappsed???

Fail 7 Apr 2010 93,076 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both lower fog lamps lens cracked

catalytic collappsed???

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,722 miles

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

both front fog lamps damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2009 85,710 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near sid efront fog lamp broken

off side front fog lamp cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,155 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 76,051 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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FL03 SLZ 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 72.7%.

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 FL03 SLZ, 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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FL03 SLZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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