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MD03 NLZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 NLZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 117,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,847 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 110,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2009 104,133 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 104,128 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 80,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

225/55/17w

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/r tyre on 2mm only

tracking req

wipers poor

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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MD03 NLZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc 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 MD03 NLZ, 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 MD03 NLZ registered?

MD03 NLZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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