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HT03 FMC

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,864 mi
Last recorded125,864 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 FMC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 125,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

AUX belt breaking up

Front tyres worn on edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front arch liner loose

Pass 18 Apr 2016 124,554 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 124,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 124,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,224 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 110,117 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 110,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 107,798 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2013 107,798 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 99,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2012 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 91,448 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod arms has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,244 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 75,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,491 miles

2nd row of seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 14 May 2008 67,491 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2nd row of seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 21 May 2007 62,054 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 62,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,633 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,626 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

minor play in steering rack

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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HT03 FMC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HT03 FMC, 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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HT03 FMC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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