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MJ03 FRL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 FRL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,175 miles

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

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

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

advisory can not check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 76,175 miles

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

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

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

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

advisory can not check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,552 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,595 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,752 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,693 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,904 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,217 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 42,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard light switch sticky.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

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 FRL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRL, 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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MJ03 FRL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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