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LJ53 OOD

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,746 mi
Last recorded112,746 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OOD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 112,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner walls

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 92,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 85,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,541 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,694 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 92,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,155 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,958 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 17,432 miles

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

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

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

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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LJ53 OOD is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc 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 LJ53 OOD, 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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LJ53 OOD is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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