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LF03 HXZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 HXZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,297 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 127,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play end of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,108 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 109,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure both rear seats facing the wrong way (6.2.A.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,508 miles

oil leaks

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear seats missing at time of test

oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,914 miles

NSF tyre sidewall damage

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 81,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF tyre sidewall damage

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 75,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,329 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,305 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,275 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,551 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steering tie arms have slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2010 51,551 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steering tie arms have slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,643 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

signs of old diesel leak but unable to look properly due to engine shields

slight damage to n/s/f floor pan/chassi

slight play to both front inner steering arm joints

Fail 23 Mar 2009 34,936 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

signs of old diesel leak but unable to look properly due to engine shields

slight damage to n/s/f floor pan/chassi

slight play to both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,858 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

service light is on

slight scratching to front screen

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,811 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 27,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,939 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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LF03 HXZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LF03 HXZ, 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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LF03 HXZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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