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HT53 KGZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,888 mi
Last recorded79,888 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KGZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 79,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 15 May 2014 79,888 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 13 May 2013 72,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 8 May 2013 72,448 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 4 May 2012 61,959 miles

Nearside track rod inner joint has movement

Fail 2 May 2012 61,958 miles

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

Nearside track rod inner joint has movement

Pass 4 May 2011 49,268 miles

Front brake pads are wearing very close to limit approximately 2 mm left (min thickness is 1.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 38,580 miles

front pads worn

near side rear wheel damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,895 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 21,870 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,861 miles

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

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

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

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 KGZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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