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GL53 CPY

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,451 mi
Last recorded91,451 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 CPY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2011 91,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 86,113 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 77,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 67,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 58,943 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2006 58,909 miles

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

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

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

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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GL53 CPY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GL53 CPY, 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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What year was GL53 CPY registered?

GL53 CPY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is GL53 CPY safe to buy?

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