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OE53 FUG

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 128,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,272 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,888 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 108,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise renewal of front number plate

exhaust mountings poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise renewal of front number plate

Fail 12 Dec 2012 102,247 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise renewal of front number plate

Pass 23 Dec 2011 89,455 miles

both front brake discs worn inside

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Dec 2011 89,442 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn inside

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,985 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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OE53 FUG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OE53 FUG, 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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OE53 FUG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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