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HK03 OTP

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,964 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear pads approx 80% worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 84,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear pads approx 80% worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,660 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear brake pads worn slightly

front brake discs worn bslightly

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,911 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,763 miles

engine covered in oil

front tyres worn on edges

n/s Steering arm has slight play

service light on

Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,762 miles

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

engine covered in oil

front tyres worn on edges

n/s Steering arm has slight play

service light on

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,980 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 50,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,281 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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HK03 OTP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OTP, 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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What year was HK03 OTP registered?

HK03 OTP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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