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HK53 CVU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,340 mi
Last recorded38,340 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 CVU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,340 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,340 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 31,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,548 miles

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

items move to test rear seat &seat belt

Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,457 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,079 miles

nearside front headlamp levelling sensor linkage is defective , headlamp aim will need to be checked once repaired .

Fail 24 Feb 2011 2,071 miles

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

nearside front headlamp levelling sensor linkage is defective , headlamp aim will need to be checked once repaired .

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,736 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,072 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 55,370 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emitts light blue smoke

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,342 miles

emitts light blue smoke

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 CVU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK53 CVU, 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 HK53 CVU registered?

HK53 CVU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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