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GN53 KZB

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 KZB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,561 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both len's (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 118,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bothsides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both len's causing no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working bothsides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose on nearside to offside caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,029 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lens's deteriated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 107,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lens's deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside parking brake slightly down on performance

Fail 14 Oct 2013 85,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside parking brake slightly down on performance

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,115 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber weeping// n/s/r wheel has slight run out// o/s/f indicator slightly discolored

Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r shockabsorber weeping// n/s/r wheel has slight run out// o/s/f indicator slightly discolored

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,275 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,746 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,746 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,994 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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GN53 KZB is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GN53 KZB, 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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GN53 KZB is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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