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HN53 YDJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YDJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2013 112,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 101,749 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,225 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 80,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 73,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,113 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 65,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,570 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 56,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,927 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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HN53 YDJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HN53 YDJ, 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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HN53 YDJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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