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HK53 RYX

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,864 mi
Last recorded113,864 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 RYX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 113,864 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on the outer edge

offside front tyre tread low on the outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2019 106,721 miles

Central stop lamp is disconnected

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

Fail 30 Sep 2019 106,597 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on the outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on the outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,438 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,199 miles

free play in p/st rack both sides /but ok

front b discs are glazed but ok

Fail 14 Oct 2015 85,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides rusted and binding to 50 lbs /sq inch (3.5.1i)

free play in p/st rack both sides /but ok

front b discs are glazed but ok

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,243 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,719 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,956 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 74,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,744 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2011 66,742 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,499 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 53,499 miles

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

high-level brake lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,878 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,837 miles

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

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

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

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 RYX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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