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LY03 BKV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 BKV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,137 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2023 76,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most seat ()

Slight knock felt on steering wheel , no obvious signs of wear or play found.

Fail 3 Jun 2023 76,856 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most seat ()

Slight knock felt on steering wheel , no obvious signs of wear or play found.

Pass 30 May 2022 73,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces growing in (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face growing in. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 70,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake showing a fault but still working.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 24 May 2021 70,653 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake showing a fault but still working.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 29 May 2020 69,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,913 miles

Tyre pressure monitor light on.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,657 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,835 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished but not enough to fail

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp stickers affecting intensity

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,264 miles

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

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

headlamp dip beam adapters stickers discoloured

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam immages starting to fade

coolant level low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre wall slight cut,not reaching cords

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,388 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,938 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,553 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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LY03 BKV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LY03 BKV, 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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LY03 BKV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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