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LX53 TWM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,747 mi
Last recorded50,747 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 TWM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,747 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,152 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r brake caliper spring missing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,057 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r brake caliper spring missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,195 miles

TPS system not working

play to o/s steering system

rear number plate slightly damaged

suspect headlap self leveling not working

Fail 10 Apr 2014 35,193 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

TPS system not working

play to o/s steering system

rear number plate slightly damaged

suspect headlap self leveling not working

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,500 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,090 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly stiff

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,090 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly stiff

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,256 miles

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)

offside front tyre perishing in sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2011 11,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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)

offside front tyre perishing in sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,350 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 102,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,195 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,170 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 87,170 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TWM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 LX53 TWM, 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 TWM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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