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HV03 PFX

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,475 mi
Last recorded69,475 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 PFX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,028 miles

both sides steering arms have slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,002 miles

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

both sides steering arms have slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2009 63,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 63,721 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 51,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,624 miles

Nearside 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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HV03 PFX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HV03 PFX, 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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What year was HV03 PFX registered?

HV03 PFX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is HV03 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 PFX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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