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GD03 WGU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,687 mi
Last recorded126,687 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 WGU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 126,687 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

damage to bodywork

osf foglight smashed

play at both front steering track rods

Fail 4 Feb 2014 126,687 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

damage to bodywork

osf foglight smashed

play at both front steering track rods

Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 119,100 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 112,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear fog lamp broken

large plastic undertray fitted unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,719 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front fog lamp lens slightly damaged

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

slight free play detected in steering rack at offside road wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2008 91,719 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front fog lamp lens slightly damaged

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

slight free play detected in steering rack at offside road wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,531 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,574 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,401 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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GD03 WGU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GD03 WGU, 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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GD03 WGU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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