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LM03 AYZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,674 mi
Last recorded196,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 AYZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 196,674 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 196,674 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 189,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 179,530 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 179,425 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 167,016 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 166,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 153,252 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap in poor condition but seal is good

Fail 25 Jun 2008 153,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap in poor condition but seal is good

Pass 15 Jun 2007 146,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 111,680 miles

front number plate broken on the digits

rear number plate the surface with the digits is becoming dettached from the backing plate

slight play in both steering rack axial joints

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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LM03 AYZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM03 AYZ, 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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What year was LM03 AYZ registered?

LM03 AYZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is LM03 AYZ safe to buy?

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