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LM53 BAU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,995 mi
Last recorded31,995 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BAU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,118 miles

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

exhaust mountings perished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 21,118 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 16,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,786 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 11,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,693 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,359 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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LM53 BAU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BAU, 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 LM53 BAU registered?

LM53 BAU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is LM53 BAU safe to buy?

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