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KM53 THX

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,420 mi
Last recorded106,420 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 THX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 106,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened D-BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened D-BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,691 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 105,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,549 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bulbs are poor (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,303 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 332,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage but no cords visible

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded in places but not all visible

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,755 miles

offside front tyre inner wall starting to crack but not down to cords. Advise tyre replacement.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 93,495 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall starting to crack but not down to cords. Advise tyre replacement.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,139 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 85,125 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,830 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,676 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,834 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,511 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,257 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,390 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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KM53 THX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KM53 THX, 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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KM53 THX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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