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LY53 NHN

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

9,106 mi
Last recorded9,106 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 NHN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 9,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 6,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 16,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 253 miles

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

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

slight sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2010 17,747 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,440 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 57,440 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,253 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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LY53 NHN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc 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 LY53 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

LY53 NHN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is LY53 NHN safe to buy?

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