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LM53 AYZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,219 mi
Last recorded129,219 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AYZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 129,219 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,544 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 127,544 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 121,271 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2020 115,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,974 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 78,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,897 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wind screen washer weak

oil level light on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2012 37,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,203 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 15,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 1,188 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,849 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 44,847 miles

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

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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LM53 AYZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM53 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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LM53 AYZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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