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LY53 ACJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,829 mi
Last recorded18,829 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ACJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,829 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lense deteriated

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

Rear all seatbelts not tested seats folded away

Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on out side

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside

Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,174 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing at time of test ()

engine pan fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,306 miles

engine pan fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 16,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine pan fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 11,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,781 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 31,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,888 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 21,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise slight play both steering arms (front)

advise stone chip o/s/f ok for mot requirements

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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LY53 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LY53 ACJ, 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 LY53 ACJ registered?

LY53 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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