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LT53 JVC

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,903 mi
Last recorded134,903 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 JVC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 129,929 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 129,929 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 124,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear number plate light dim

Fail 30 Jun 2014 124,166 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,419 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 105,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,451 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 86,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,823 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 73,823 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,640 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 49,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 36,921 miles

Oil leak

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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LT53 JVC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc 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 LT53 JVC, 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 LT53 JVC registered?

LT53 JVC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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