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MJ53 ZSY

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZSY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 8,632 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 8,632 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,994 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 5,710 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 5,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 66,660 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,423 miles

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

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 ZSY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ53 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

MJ53 ZSY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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