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LY03 KYZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,394 mi
Last recorded104,394 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KYZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,394 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 104,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached batter terminals loose (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,169 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,169 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,101 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,039 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,331 miles

as per 500393687148

Fail 2 Jul 2007 59,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wall split †long brake pedal travel †rear offside brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2006 51,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 51,290 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 KYZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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