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LX53 TWK

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 TWK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,010 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 121,965 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,349 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,549 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,119 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 101,119 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,159 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,392 miles

centre exhaust mount broken.....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

n/s/f tyre tread on limit.....

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn outer treads .....

play in o/s track rod end....

rear brake pads low.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,041 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 75,041 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,936 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,090 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 29,087 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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LX53 TWK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX53 TWK, 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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LX53 TWK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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