MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective operating lever missing (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cracks in offside rear tyre
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cracks in offside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
small cracks in nearside & offside rear tyres
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
small cracks in nearside & offside rear tyres
Tyre pressure warning o/s/f is on.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure warning o/s/f is on.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front brake discs very badly pitted at time of test not quite excessive at time of test
o/s rear door wont open from outside due to damage
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stone chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM53 BFY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 LM53 BFY, 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 BFY registered?
LM53 BFY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is LM53 BFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM53 BFY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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