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HT53 KMM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KMM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 121,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 113,949 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

o/s front fog light damaged

Fail 9 May 2018 113,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

o/s front fog light damaged

Pass 4 May 2017 108,316 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front slight play steering rack end

Rear brake discs corroded

cross axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 108,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front slight play steering rack end

Rear brake discs corroded

cross axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 105,576 miles

EML on

Light blue smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Oil leak

Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 105,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s front (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Light blue smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Oil leak

Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,029 miles

EML on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lights misty

Fail 6 Sep 2013 92,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

EML on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lights misty

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 48,215 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,185 miles

emmision only just passed. catalyst weak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

emmision only just passed. catalyst weak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,082 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 39,082 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 KMM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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