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BG53 HWZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,438 miles

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

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

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strap corroded.

o.s.r inner brake pad looks low.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wipers smearing slightly.

fuel tank strap corroded.

o.s.r inner brake pad looks low.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,624 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,624 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,748 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 22,748 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,192 miles

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

n/s/front mirror glass cracked †

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 HWZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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