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LV03 RXH

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,526 mi
Last recorded116,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 RXH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 116,526 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 104,441 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 104,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 May 2013 98,191 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 89,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 89,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 83,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,376 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 77,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s steering arm

Pass 8 May 2009 68,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,097 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 65,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 56,554 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear in n/s and o/s steering rack coaxle joints

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,539 miles

slight wear in n/s and o/s steering rack coaxle joints

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 RXH is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXH, 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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LV03 RXH is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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