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HJ53 MKP

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

159,468 mi
Last recorded159,468 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 MKP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 159,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 156,238 miles

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

rear suspension tie bar corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 153,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 150,357 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel around filter in engine bay, no leak detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 150,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel around filter in engine bay, no leak detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,099 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 149,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 145,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 141,531 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 140,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,104 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hi level stop light not working///rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,104 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hi level stop light not working///rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Mar 2017 136,431 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,976 miles

slight movement ns steering rack inner joint

Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

slight movement ns steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake disc glazed

rear seats removed

Fail 2 Apr 2015 128,247 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake disc glazed

rear seats removed

Pass 6 Feb 2014 121,915 miles

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

Oil leak

rear inner brake pads getting low

both front tyres edges heavily worn

Fail 4 Feb 2014 121,915 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Oil leak

rear inner brake pads getting low

both front tyres edges heavily worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,168 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,153 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 110,569 miles

Additional rear seats not in use at time of test

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Oil leak from engine

Plastic undertray fitted

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 110,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Additional rear seats not in use at time of test

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Oil leak from engine

Plastic undertray fitted

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,618 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 87,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,722 miles

Play In Both Front Steering Arms Poss Rack

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,356 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,356 miles

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

slight play n/s track rod end ball joint.

slight play o/s steering rack.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 67,571 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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HJ53 MKP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 HJ53 MKP, 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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HJ53 MKP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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