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MW52 ESN

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,879 mi
Last recorded156,879 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 ESN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 156,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 156,879 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 153,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 153,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 148,379 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 133,009 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front head lamp washer jets poor

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,009 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front head lamp washer jets poor

Pass 7 Jan 2014 119,462 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 119,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,229 miles

coolant level low

front headlamp sensor linkage missing

n/s mirror casing damage

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,126 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system fault

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,783 miles

BOTH REAR SEATS NOT PRESENT FOR BELT CHECK

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 6 Jan 2010 80,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,083 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,083 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,381 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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MW52 ESN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW52 ESN, 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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MW52 ESN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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