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GF53 EFK

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,383 mi
Last recorded97,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EFK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,383 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,210 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,210 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,031 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 108,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,376 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Nov 2011 116,797 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear tyre is low on tread on outer edge and has cut in sidewall not exposing cords. The inner rim is fairly distorted

Offside front inner wheel arch plastic cover is broken but not badly insecure or fouling wheel

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,797 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre is low on tread on outer edge and has cut in sidewall not exposing cords. The inner rim is fairly distorted

Offside front inner wheel arch plastic cover is broken but not badly insecure or fouling wheel

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,484 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 108,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,390 miles

Nearside rear wheel is distorted on inner rim edge, the tread is wearing low on the outer edge and there is a deep but short cut in the tread to the cords

Offside front plastic whel arch liner is damaged

Rear number plate is delaminating and the dirt there is almost to the lettering

Spare wheel is not very tight in its suspended mounting

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 90,881 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,881 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 88,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,388 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,962 miles

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

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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GF53 EFK 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 58.8%.

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 GF53 EFK, 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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GF53 EFK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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