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LT03 FGE

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,100 mi
Last recorded142,100 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 FGE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 142,100 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

steering lock not working key coded

tyre sizes diffrent front to rear

Fail 6 Jun 2015 140,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

steering lock not working key coded

tyre sizes diffrent front to rear

Pass 3 Jul 2014 135,529 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 128,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bind n/s/r wheel

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing low

oil leaks

suspect diesel injectors leaking unable to inspect fully recommend attention

Fail 10 Jun 2013 128,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

225/50 r17

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bind n/s/r wheel

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing low

oil leaks

suspect diesel injectors leaking unable to inspect fully recommend attention

Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,463 miles

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

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)

all brake discs worn

near side front stearing rack track arm slight play

near side rear , rear seat missing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 121,462 miles

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

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

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)

all brake discs worn

near side front stearing rack track arm slight play

near side rear , rear seat missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 110,114 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 110,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,493 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 97,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s steering rack arm slight play.

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,234 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 84,152 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 76,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,319 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 64,319 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,065 miles

Nearside front tyre punctured and nail close to edge

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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LT03 FGE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LT03 FGE, 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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LT03 FGE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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