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HK03 VSG

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,024 mi
Last recorded34,024 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to inspect far rear seat & belts X 2 due to seat X 2 stowed away.

Very slight play in power steering rack on nearside

Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,175 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to inspect far rear seat & belts X 2 due to seat X 2 stowed away.

Very slight play in power steering rack on nearside

Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,339 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 13,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 88,020 miles

Play in power steering rack on the offside & nearside. Advise repair/renewal A.S.A.P.

unable to inspect far rear seatbelt x 2 due to seat x 2 stowed away.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,642 miles

Very slight play in powersteering (nearside front).

Fail 12 Apr 2007 74,642 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Very slight play in powersteering (nearside front).

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,150 miles

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

advise offside steering rack slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,608 miles

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

advise offside steering rack slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2006 39,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise offside steering rack slight play

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 VSG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

HK03 VSG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is HK03 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 VSG shows 12 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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