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GF53 LND

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,379 mi
Last recorded66,379 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LND
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,379 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 66,363 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses,, recommend replace (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front tyres,, worn slightly on inner edges,, 2.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low,, recommend check

engine oil level slightly down

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly diminished,, recommend attention

o/s/r tyre, slightly perished,,

recommend check steering track and tyre pressures

start/stop switch deteriorated

under tray fitted,, limiting view

Fail 17 Aug 2017 61,311 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses,, recommend replace (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front tyres,, worn slightly on inner edges,, 2.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low,, recommend check

engine oil level slightly down

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly diminished,, recommend attention

o/s/r tyre, slightly perished,,

recommend check steering track and tyre pressures

start/stop switch deteriorated

under tray fitted,, limiting view

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,605 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low advise (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion front discs (3.5.1i)

Front slihght misting front lamps advise

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight dampness o/s/rack joint advise (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low advise (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

near side front tyre wall in poor condtion

near side rear and off side front tyres age cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,320 miles

Slight oil leak from offside of steering rack.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 39,320 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Slight oil leak from offside of steering rack.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,184 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,813 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,204 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 12,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 1,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,477 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 46,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,236 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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GF53 LND is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LND, 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 LND is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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