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HV53 FCG

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,939 mi
Last recorded143,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FCG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 143,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 125,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 110,579 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 110,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,898 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f steering arm had slight play

wipers poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,359 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,739 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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HV53 FCG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCG, 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 HV53 FCG registered?

HV53 FCG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HV53 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 FCG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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