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FN53 KWO

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,928 mi
Last recorded106,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 KWO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 106,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,922 miles

oil leaks

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

top engine cover insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2015 92,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leaks

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight wheel bearing noise offside front

top engine cover insecure

Pass 15 May 2014 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,070 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 64,982 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,024 miles

bolt in o/s/f tyre

n/s/f abs sensor wire not secure.bracket broken

Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,024 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bolt in o/s/f tyre

n/s/f abs sensor wire not secure.bracket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in rack end joints/drumsticks

Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,863 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in rack end joints/drumsticks

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,192 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 39,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FN53 KWO is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN53 KWO, 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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FN53 KWO is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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