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HK03 FOM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 FOM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,932 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

freeplay at steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,932 miles

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

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

freeplay at steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,896 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 132,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 98,322 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 98,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 90,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,306 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 75,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 40,710 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)

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)

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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HK03 FOM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK03 FOM, 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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HK03 FOM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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