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LV53 FUF

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,544 mi
Last recorded97,544 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FUF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,544 miles

advise all brake discs condition

advise spare wheel fitted o/s/r

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,126 miles

Emissions not tested dashboard indicates a fuel injection fault & idle speed too high (7.3.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

cover & trims fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded central rear line across axle beam marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake pads appear low

small chip in screen nearside

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,431 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded central rear line across axle beam marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake pads appear low

small chip in screen nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated

corrosion to front discs both inner surfaces

Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,370 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated

corrosion to front discs both inner surfaces

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

advise - engine light on

advise - rear exhaust silencer rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,107 miles

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

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise - H.I.D headlight washers inoperative

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,745 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise - H.I.D headlight washers inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,512 miles

slight play in both side of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,969 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,595 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 29,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,527 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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LV53 FUF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV53 FUF, 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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LV53 FUF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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