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HT03 UWP

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,398 mi
Last recorded113,398 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 113,353 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,674 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,877 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 101,877 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,298 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on very outer edges

front brakes imbalanced just within limit

o/s rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

signs of oil leak around engine area

Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres scrubbed on very outer edges

front brakes imbalanced just within limit

o/s rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

o/s rear brake pads slightly low

signs of oil leak around engine area

Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,971 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,412 miles

n/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 20 May 2008 67,440 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 67,440 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2007 51,929 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 51,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,096 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 37,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UWP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HT03 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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