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LV53 GXN

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,430 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,274 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 75,272 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake master cylinder & steering rack hardly visable.

front tyres getting low on edges.

headlamp adjuster on nsf suspension broken.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 66,699 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,476 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,215 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack track rod swivel joints slightwear

Fail 27 Oct 2006 52,215 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s and o/s steering rack track rod swivel joints slight wear

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 GXN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV53 GXN?

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What year was LV53 GXN registered?

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

Is LV53 GXN safe to buy?

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