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LV53 NFX

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 NFX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,231 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,487 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,740 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,935 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,935 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside head light washer jet is missing. Play in both steering rack arm joints.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 38,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside head light washer jet is missing. Play in both steering rack arm joints.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,830 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 29,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,641 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear shock absorber showing signs of weeping

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 NFX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NFX, 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 NFX registered?

LV53 NFX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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