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LV53 FHJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,951 mi
Last recorded55,951 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FHJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,951 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber has slight fluid leak

Pass 7 May 2016 53,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 45,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 39,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2014 39,573 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 32,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 17,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 10,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,705 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 15,705 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,092 miles

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

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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LV53 FHJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LV53 FHJ, 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 LV53 FHJ registered?

LV53 FHJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LV53 FHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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