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MJ03 FOV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,946 mi
Last recorded143,946 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 FOV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 143,946 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise oil leak from engine

advise oil light flashing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 137,163 miles

off side front steering track rod end or rack end has slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2012 137,163 miles

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

off side front steering track rod end or rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 117,832 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 117,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,045 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 98,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 84,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 69,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 69,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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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MJ03 FOV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ03 FOV, 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 MJ03 FOV registered?

MJ03 FOV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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