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LX53 UBM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,234 mi
Last recorded23,234 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 UBM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,232 miles

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

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

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

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

windows tinted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,453 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 3,828 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play both inner rack joints

uneven tyre wear all round

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,305 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,390 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

REAR BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

UNDER COVER RESTRICTING VIEW

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

UNDERTRAY RESTRICTING VIEW

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,365 miles

o/s wheel trim missing

Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,171 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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LX53 UBM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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