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HD03 JNU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,948 mi
Last recorded104,948 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 JNU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,900 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 102,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,153 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 83,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,432 miles

exhaust hangers perished

oil residue

Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,423 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

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

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

exhaust hangers perished

oil residue

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,116 miles

front tyres wearing edges

play in n s f lower ball joint

rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,234 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

play in n s f lower ball joint

play in o s track rod end

rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

the nsf steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

the nsf steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside headlamp washer jet plastic cover missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside headlamp washer jet plastic cover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,758 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,055 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,451 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,941 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 33,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,676 miles

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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HD03 JNU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HD03 JNU, 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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HD03 JNU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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