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MJ53 FSA

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FSA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 114,378 miles

All brakes rusty from sitting

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,971 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,021 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 72,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,610 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,624 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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MJ53 FSA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ53 FSA, 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 MJ53 FSA registered?

MJ53 FSA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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