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OV53 TVP

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Other 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,312 mi
Last recorded106,312 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 TVP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tires worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,987 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 32,507 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 28,964 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 28,964 miles

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

rear tyres low and bald on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2010 25,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,386 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,179 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,019 miles

exhaust centre mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

tread at 3mm approx on offside front tyre

tread low on nearside front tyre 2mm approx

Pass 22 Dec 2006 16,333 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 16,326 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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 TVP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV53 TVP, 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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What year was OV53 TVP registered?

OV53 TVP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for OV53 TVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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