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HK53 ETV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,355 mi
Last recorded4,355 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ETV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 4,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 4,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 3,398 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 3,398 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 111,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,698 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 93,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 84,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,375 miles

nsf mcphearson strutt slightly damp with oil

Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf mcphearson strutt slightly damp with oil

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 ETV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

HK53 ETV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is HK53 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 ETV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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