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HF53 DKX

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,096 mi
Last recorded112,096 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DKX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,096 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 112,047 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre has a deep cut

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,093 miles

slight movement in steering rack

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,093 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit on outer edge 2mm

slight movement in steering rack

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,977 miles

boot strut does not hold the boot open

offside front headlight cloudy

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 1 Oct 2016 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

boot strut does not hold the boot open

offside front headlight cloudy

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,459 miles

exhaust mountings deteriorated

slight play rack ends

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres close to limits and cracked

exhaust mountings deteriorated

slight play rack ends

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,016 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 91,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,181 miles

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

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

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)

Play in nearside and offside front steering rack arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 85,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Play in nearside and offside front steering rack arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 70,176 miles

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

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

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 1 May 2009 61,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

offside rear tyre perishing and starting to split, recommend changing

Pass 2 May 2008 51,027 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 51,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 40,026 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,026 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,277 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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HF53 DKX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HF53 DKX, 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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HF53 DKX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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