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HK53 OKE

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,218 mi
Last recorded88,218 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage and worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2017 88,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage and worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 86,061 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,411 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 83,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,078 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,619 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,336 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

N/s Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

O/s and N/s Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,336 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

N/s Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

O/s and N/s Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,921 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 52,921 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,432 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 OKE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel 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 OKE, 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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HK53 OKE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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