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HT53 KKE

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,671 mi
Last recorded93,671 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KKE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 93,671 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear revers lights not working pre 2012

tps malfunction but 2003

Fail 14 Jun 2024 93,671 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear revers lights not working pre 2012

tps malfunction but 2003

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 91,377 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,520 miles

Front headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Nearside Front headlamp height sensor broken

Offside Rear 3rd row seat and belt missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reverse lamps inop

Fail 30 May 2022 89,517 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mounts broken, hanging on flexi and resting on rear suspension (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Nearside Front headlamp height sensor broken

Offside Rear 3rd row seat and belt missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reverse lamps inop

Pass 15 Jun 2021 85,745 miles

centre rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2021 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

centre rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,355 miles

Offside Front o/s/front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 84,354 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front o/s/front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 81,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,251 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 73,971 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,760 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 65,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 57,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 May 2012 53,531 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 53,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 49,197 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2011 49,197 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,238 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 32,238 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 24,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,412 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 KKE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KKE, 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 KKE is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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