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HT03 UTG

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,580 mi
Last recorded85,580 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 UTG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,580 miles

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

Offside front inner arm has slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2015 85,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Offside front inner arm has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,239 miles

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

Nearside front inner arm has slight play

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,845 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,123 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn out on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2010 52,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on outsides

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,791 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 46,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,992 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 41,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,475 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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HT03 UTG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT03 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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