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HV53 ECC

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,373 mi
Last recorded134,373 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ECC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 134,373 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 134,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,993 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 125,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,000 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 117,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,480 miles

slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 9 Aug 2011 107,480 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,580 miles

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

Rear brake discs feel thin

Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,580 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs feel thin

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,631 miles

Excessive play in both steering arms

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both steering track rods have slight movement/wear detected.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both steering track rods have slight movement/wear detected.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,110 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side mirror smashed.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 69,110 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side mirror smashed.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 57,562 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 57,562 miles

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

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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HV53 ECC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel 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 HV53 ECC, 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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HV53 ECC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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