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MA52 RVZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,519 mi
Last recorded105,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 RVZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,519 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 105,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,519 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 101,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2010 97,912 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 97,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,962 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,697 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 69,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,058 miles

Slight play to steering rack

Slight split to front wiper blades

Fail 7 Dec 2006 69,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play too steering rack

slight split to front wiper blades

Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,304 miles

edges worn on off side front tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2005 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

edges worn on off side front tyre

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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MA52 RVZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA52 RVZ, 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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MA52 RVZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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