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LX53 YRA

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,102 mi
Last recorded57,102 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,102 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,307 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,845 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 43,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2009 38,131 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 315,206 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,825 miles

advise on brake pads alround monitor

advise on n/s stearing rack ball cup has very minor movement in it monitor

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,456 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 20,456 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm wear marks!

Offside rear tyre punctured and on 2mm wear marks!

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 YRA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX53 YRA registered?

LX53 YRA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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