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MT03 ZHW

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 ZHW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,321 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 89,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2013 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,842 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,836 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,635 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,995 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise both front tie rods have slight free play.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,355 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 44,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,209 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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MT03 ZHW is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT03 ZHW, 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 MT03 ZHW registered?

MT03 ZHW is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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