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HK53 WJL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,779 mi
Last recorded77,779 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 WJL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 77,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 68,987 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 68,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 65,852 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

o/s steering rack damp no leak found

play in o/s n/s rack ends

Pass 23 May 2016 63,445 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 59,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 59,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,666 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

play in o/s rack end

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers smeary

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,329 miles

both front tyres close to limits

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,150 miles

play in o/s n/s steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,624 miles

Wear in both track rods. Rack gaitors damp. o/s/f tyre cracked on wall. n/s/f tyre wall perished. Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,069 miles

slight play in both front steering track rods

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,199 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 35,199 miles

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

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

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

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 WJL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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