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HK53 CXU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 CXU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 103,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,643 miles

centre rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

middle and rear exhaust rubbers worn and split

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape across tread

o/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Feb 2014 101,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

middle and rear exhaust rubbers worn and split

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape across tread

o/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,598 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,598 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,293 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,188 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,171 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

battery power low?

both front tyres worn down to approx 3.mm

rear wiper split

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 CXU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

HK53 CXU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is HK53 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 CXU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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