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BG53 HWK

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,058 mi
Last recorded110,058 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HWK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 110,058 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,853 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 100,745 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,143 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2010 90,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper split.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 110,008 miles

At the time of test a child seat was fitted to the nearside centre seat thus the seatbelt and seat backrest was only visually checked

Fail 19 Oct 2009 110,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

At the time of test a child seat was fitted to the nearside centre seat thus the seatbelt and seat backrest was only visually checked

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 102,044 miles

both inner rack ball joints have slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,600 miles

Play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 74,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BG53 HWK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG53 HWK, 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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BG53 HWK is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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