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HK53 CTV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 CTV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 127,399 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,756 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,756 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 100,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,009 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 97,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 83,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,795 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 78,794 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,366 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 64,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 36,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HK53 CTV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK53 CTV, 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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HK53 CTV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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