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HK03 VPJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,329 miles

n/s/f foglight n/w

Fail 5 Aug 2010 119,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f foglight n/w

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,705 miles

slight freeplay in power steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2010 100,453 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack each side.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,321 miles

nearside and offside of steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 May 2007 67,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 55,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VPJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 VPJ registered?

HK03 VPJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is HK03 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 VPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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