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HK53 OJE

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,059 mi
Last recorded107,059 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 OJE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,059 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,939 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,033 miles

Exhaust centre mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust centre mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,084 miles

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

SRS warning lamp displayed constantly

Fail 20 Feb 2012 92,083 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ESP warning lamp displayed constantly

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

SRS warning lamp displayed constantly

electronic handbrake warning lamp displayed constantly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 69,488 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,264 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 OJE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

HK53 OJE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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