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LM53 BJY

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,617 mi
Last recorded113,617 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BJY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,617 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 113,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 108,311 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 108,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,245 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 105,245 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,547 miles

slight play in n/s steering tie rod inner joint

Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,315 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,000 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 16,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 BJY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

LM53 BJY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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