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HK03 OUU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,311 mi
Last recorded60,311 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 OUU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 60,091 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,206 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic undertray fitted limited access/inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

plastic undertray fitted limited access/inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,055 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

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

Front tyres low on outer edges

Rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,048 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Bad oil leak from engine

Front tyres low on outer edges

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,048 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted to seats

Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted to seats

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,394 miles

both rear dampers - slight oil leak

child seats fitted to middle row

front brake pads low

osr tyre close to limit

small chip in screen

Fail 13 Sep 2008 33,394 miles

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

both rear dampers - slight oil leak

child seats fitted to middle row

front brake pads low

osr tyre close to limit

small chip in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,826 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 22,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,933 miles

Front 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 OUU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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