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MJ53 ZSZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZSZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 140,589 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 140,339 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 135,451 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,451 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,166 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 4 Jul 2013 128,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 116,796 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 116,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both the front tie bar ball joints are close to the limit

Pass 18 May 2009 116,172 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 109,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 84,663 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 84,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZSZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZSZ, 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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MJ53 ZSZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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