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LW53 AUY

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,429 mi
Last recorded11,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AUY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,837 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 7,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 4,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,495 miles

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

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

both sides steering rack have play in rack ends

Pass 24 Feb 2010 145,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,031 miles

note, handbrake teated only on hill.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,127 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 61,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,495 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 38,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LW53 AUY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW53 AUY, 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 LW53 AUY registered?

LW53 AUY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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