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HK53 CUU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,111 mi
Last recorded125,111 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 119,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 118,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,216 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,216 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,623 miles

N/S/F Tyre On 3 mm

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,770 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,658 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,953 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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HK53 CUU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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