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GL53 NWU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NWU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,358 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 123,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,882 miles

All 4 tyres have been running under inflated causing wear on the outside of the tread area

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,881 miles

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

All 4 tyres have been running under inflated causing wear on the outside of the tread area

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,410 miles

Windscreen is cracked NSF lower edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,870 miles

Tyre Pressure monitoring system Fault

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre Pressure monitoring system Fault

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,390 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2012 79,344 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,258 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,635 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,224 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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GL53 NWU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

GL53 NWU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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