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HK53 OKZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,296 mi
Last recorded70,296 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 OKZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,296 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

hazard switch slow to work

headlamp washers not seen operating

oil on minimum

Fail 17 Feb 2018 70,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hazard switch slow to work

headlamp washers not seen operating

oil on minimum

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,807 miles

Offside headlight lens in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2017 63,807 miles

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

Offside headlight lens in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,003 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 27,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 19,057 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 19,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both front tyres cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,595 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 15,595 miles

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

nearside disc corroding

nearside front lamp pattern not very good †

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 OKZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKZ, 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 OKZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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