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GD03 WHG

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,800 mi
Last recorded107,800 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 WHG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Aug 2013 107,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

end of o/s/r coil spring broken but function not affected

unable to fully inspect all 3 centre row seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

end of o/s/r coil spring broken but function not affected

unable to fully inspect all 3 centre row seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 93,266 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,002 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 76,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,557 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 72,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,722 miles

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

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

all rearward facing seats removed at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2008 67,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all rearward facing seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,294 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 54,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,160 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 44,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 44,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 WHG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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