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J11 FSN

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,661 mi
Last recorded135,661 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 FSN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 135,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 135,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 127,361 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

tail end broken n/s/r bottom of coil sprig

Fail 12 May 2015 127,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

tail end broken n/s/r bottom of coil sprig

Pass 17 May 2014 118,741 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 118,741 miles

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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 110,388 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 May 2013 110,388 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,804 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's are slightly worn

rear brake disc's are badly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,366 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 75,645 miles

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

front discs inner slightly scored

rear discs corroded

rear discs slightly scored

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,559 miles

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

both steering rack end bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,050 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,095 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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J11 FSN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J11 FSN, 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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J11 FSN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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