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MT03 ZKM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

extensive oil leaks from engine

no reverse lights

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Dec 2014 110,486 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

extensive oil leaks from engine

no reverse lights

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,443 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 104,430 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 99,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 91,039 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 91,039 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,373 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 21 Dec 2010 85,373 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 27 May 2009 82,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front steering as slight play

Pass 27 May 2008 77,655 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 71,922 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,289 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 ZKM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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