CarVerify

Free Car Check

KX53 BDZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BDZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front trackrod end has play (MARGINALL PASS)

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2013 89,832 miles

Front brake discs worn pads VERY thin

Nearside front tyre right on legal limit, offside front close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering trackrods and offside trackrod end

Pass 9 Nov 2013 89,832 miles

Front brake discs worn pads VERY thin

Nearside front tyre right on legal limit, offside front close to legal limit

Play in steering trackrods and offside trackrod end

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,916 miles

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2012 80,777 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,465 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 59,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,300 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,621 miles

Both front tyres right on legal limit (marginal pass)

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads appear thin

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,447 miles

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

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

f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin

o/s/r seat removed-no longer requirement for seat belt

r/brake discs deteriating

Fail 12 Oct 2007 43,447 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin

r/brake discs deteriating

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 31,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Renault Grand Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KX53 BDZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KX53 BDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KX53 BDZ?

You can check the full history of KX53 BDZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KX53 BDZ registered?

KX53 BDZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KX53 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX53 BDZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KX53 BDZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KX53 BDZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.