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MV53 YOD

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

290,765 mi
Last recorded290,765 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YOD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 290,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

play in the steering

Pass 5 Apr 2012 280,483 miles

all tyres worn on the edge

Fail 12 Oct 2011 267,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in the steeing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 267,400 miles

play in the steeing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 258,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 257,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 244,928 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 244,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 232,445 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 218,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 218,202 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 178,746 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 178,064 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise dash warning lights on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 111,502 miles

Catylitic converter noisey.

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 111,501 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Catylitic converter noisey.

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,644 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MV53 YOD is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MV53 YOD, 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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MV53 YOD is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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