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LX53 YTH

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 95,100 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,085 miles

both front tyres showing wear

engine running rough - injector fault showing on dash readout

o/s/rear most seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,157 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,703 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,876 miles

slightplay in near side outer steering arm

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 YTH is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YTH, 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 LX53 YTH registered?

LX53 YTH is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LX53 YTH safe to buy?

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