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LV53 LZJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,686 mi
Last recorded23,686 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,686 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r body has slight damage

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 23,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

o/s/r body has slight damage

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 20,704 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 20,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,389 miles

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

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 3 Nov 2012 9,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 9,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 3,454 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 3,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 71,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,273 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 67,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 622,508 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,910 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 57,910 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 LZJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel 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 LV53 LZJ, 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 LZJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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