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HD03 SWW

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,274 mi
Last recorded116,274 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 SWW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,274 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 116,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,544 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 114,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 2 Jun 2017 110,420 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Centre and both rear belts not checked (child seat)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 22 May 2017 110,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 110,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately handbrake switch/control faulty operation? (3.1.8)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,781 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 106,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,657 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,438 miles

Slight play in steering rack end

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,148 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 63,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

front brake discs worn and pitted slighty

rear brake discs pitted and wonr silghty

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

front brake discs worn and pitted slighty

rear brake discs pitted and wonr silghty

Pass 25 May 2011 63,072 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2011 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,965 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 45,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,399 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 SWW is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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