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HV53 FCL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,939 mi
Last recorded104,939 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in front number plate

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise small crack in front number plate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,867 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion should clean up with normal use

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,278 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,558 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,702 miles

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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HV53 FCL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

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

Is HV53 FCL safe to buy?

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