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FV03 ZXU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,643 mi
Last recorded12,643 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ZXU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

clutch anti slip worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,607 miles

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

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

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

clutch anti slip worn

Fail 30 Sep 2015 29,598 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

clutch anti slip worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,990 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch anti slip worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 106,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 2,208 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 2,142 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 86,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 80,906 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,843 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 55,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV03 ZXU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV03 ZXU, 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 FV03 ZXU registered?

FV03 ZXU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 ZXU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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