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OV53 RCZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,045 mi
Last recorded159,045 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RCZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 159,045 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 153,546 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 153,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Aug 2014 143,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 134,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 123,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 121,891 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 121,891 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake disc corroded

Fail 5 May 2009 115,459 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both inner steering rod joints slightly worn??

Pass 5 May 2009 115,459 miles

both inner steering rod joints slightly worn??

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,332 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 95,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,668 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 81,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,978 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm.

Slight play in steering rack.

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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OV53 RCZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV53 RCZ, 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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OV53 RCZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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