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GF53 YCM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,428 mi
Last recorded143,428 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YCM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 143,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 143,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 136,802 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2019 136,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2018 130,676 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting light output.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 130,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting light output.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,956 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

n/s and o/s track rod ends have play.

rear coil springs corroded.

steering lock mechanism showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,397 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn.

headlamp lenses deteriorated and affecting light output.

play in both steering arms.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 111,249 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

front brake pads and discs worn.

headlamp lenses deteriorated and affecting light output.

play in both steering arms.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,704 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Fail 14 Mar 2015 102,528 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,633 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,143 miles

corrosion on rear fuel tank cross member

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,143 miles

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

centre brake light not working

corrosion on rear fuel tank cross member

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,197 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,052 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 33,052 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

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 YCM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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