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HT53 JNF

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JNF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 103,729 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 103,729 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 93,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 81,684 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON EDGES

NSR TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE (225/55/17)

Fail 7 May 2013 81,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON EDGES

NSR TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE (225/55/17)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,943 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,082 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 38,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,068 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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HT53 JNF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HT53 JNF, 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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HT53 JNF is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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