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HK53 CXH

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,572 mi
Last recorded118,572 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 CXH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 118,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,209 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 100,072 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,755 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,167 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,394 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,168 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,146 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,673 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,673 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,515 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,649 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,327 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 59,245 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 switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,603 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,145 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 CXH is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CXH, 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 CXH registered?

HK53 CXH is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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