CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN53 YEV

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,733 mi
Last recorded85,733 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YEV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 85,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,906 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,131 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 45,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,337 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 33,337 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

far nearside rear seat not fitted

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
Full Renault Grand Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN53 YEV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN53 YEV?

You can check the full history of HN53 YEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN53 YEV registered?

HN53 YEV is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is HN53 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 YEV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN53 YEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN53 YEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.