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GL03 KYE

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 KYE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 100,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,853 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 94,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in centre holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess bellows perished ok at time of test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule at caliper corroded ok at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished ok at time of test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 83,430 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted and not attached to inner part of the rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached plastic tray insecure and damaged. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel joint excessive play by lever and shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split and open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm is damaged and dent out of shape. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess bellows perished ok at time of test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule at caliper corroded ok at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished ok at time of test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,200 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,300 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,106 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,751 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 46,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,041 miles

nearside front Tie Rod End has slight play

offside front Tie Rod End has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,886 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 41,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,361 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering rack extension has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,209 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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GL03 KYE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL03 KYE, 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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GL03 KYE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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