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LV03 OGF

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OGF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,101 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE RECORDING LOWER BRAKE EFFORT THAN N/S

O/S REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE OUT OF SHAPE FROM USE OF BRAKE HOSE CLAMP

Fail 29 Jul 2017 105,101 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S HANDBRAKE RECORDING LOWER BRAKE EFFORT THAN N/S

O/S REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE OUT OF SHAPE FROM USE OF BRAKE HOSE CLAMP

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,702 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Fail 16 Jul 2016 94,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade is deterioated

Slight play in steering rackends

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 73,134 miles

Both headlight plastic covers going opaque,will require renewal soon ?.

Fail 14 May 2014 73,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Both headlight plastic covers going opaque,will require renewal soon ?.

Pass 2 May 2013 64,178 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside park brake effort low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,474 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 54,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,059 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 43,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,527 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,793 miles

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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LV03 OGF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV03 OGF, 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 LV03 OGF registered?

LV03 OGF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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