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LV53 NHC

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,828 mi
Last recorded110,828 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,828 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 110,828 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,767 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 105,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,876 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,421 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 88,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,010 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil level & coolant level low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,720 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,307 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front tyre tread depth just starting to get down and starting wearing off on inner edges

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,424 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front tyre tread depth just starting to get down and starting wearing off on inner edges

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,338 miles

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 NHC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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