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GL53 FJP

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FJP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Fail 10 Jun 2016 126,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,911 miles

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

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

nearside front steering tie rod end has slight play

offside front steering tie rod end has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Pass 20 Jun 2013

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dash not illuminating

Fail 20 Jun 2013

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dash not illuminating

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,738 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Feb 2011 89,577 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 56,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,093 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 41,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,746 miles

o/s/f load sensor actuating bar missing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 54,746 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

o/s/f load sensor actuating bar missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mounting rubber splitting

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FJP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL53 FJP, 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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GL53 FJP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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