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HT52 GZY

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 GZY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 46,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 46,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 40,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 40,591 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,459 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF BINDING

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 32,435 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,240 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,030 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 19,030 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,755 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 14,755 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,700 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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HT52 GZY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HT52 GZY, 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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HT52 GZY is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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