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FV53 CLN

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,219 mi
Last recorded121,219 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CLN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 121,219 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 121,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,617 miles

brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 113,617 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,083 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,082 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,650 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 68,473 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,518 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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FV53 CLN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV53 CLN, 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 FV53 CLN registered?

FV53 CLN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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