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MT03 ZHV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,783 mi
Last recorded19,783 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 ZHV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 19,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2020 19,783 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,982 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre rear seat missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 12,982 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre rear seat missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,137 miles

both front tyres starting to wear slightly low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,879 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seats folded away

Nearside Rear second row of seats removed

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 8,878 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seats folded away

Nearside Rear second row of seats removed

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,128 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,911 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,847 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,537 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 38,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,267 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,384 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MT03 ZHV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT03 ZHV, 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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MT03 ZHV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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