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HT53 KNN

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,177 mi
Last recorded152,177 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KNN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2019 152,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In mounting clip on rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated (Slightly affecting beam image)

2 x Rear tyres worn bold on outer edges

Centre stop lamp inop

N/S/F Tyre approx 2.5 mm @ lowest point & worn bold on edges

O/S/F Tyre approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point & worn bold on edges (Very close to cords

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust mounting excessively deteriorated & System re-secured with jubilee clamps

Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,167 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 134,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,988 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 111,823 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,409 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,306 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 93,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 83,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,656 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 68,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 60,506 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 60,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 53,986 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 53,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 47,537 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 47,537 miles

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

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

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

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 KNN is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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