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HT53 LBZ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 LBZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,185 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,761 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock faulty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 85,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock faulty

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,825 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 35,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,360 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,092 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,603 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,862 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 LBZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc 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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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