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HT53 KHH

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,007 mi
Last recorded101,007 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KHH
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,007 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,007 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 100,967 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant leak and level low

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,898 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,664 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 87,566 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,395 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,087 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,032 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 64,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,049 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,381 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,183 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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 KHH is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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