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FH03 OHS

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,209 mi
Last recorded114,209 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OHS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,209 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 114,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Sep 2015 107,042 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,135 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,362 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OIL LEAKS

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ENDS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 3 Oct 2008 90,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OIL LEAKS

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ENDS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE FLAT 225/55/17W

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE FLAT 225/55/17W

Fail 11 Jul 2007 85,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 76,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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FH03 OHS is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH03 OHS, 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 FH03 OHS registered?

FH03 OHS is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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