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HV53 FFG

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,738 mi
Last recorded121,738 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,738 miles

Front slight play in inner steering arm joints

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket rubber poor condition

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 121,738 miles

Front slight play in inner steering arm joints

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket rubber poor condition

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 111,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 105,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2013 105,182 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2012 91,626 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)

Fail 16 May 2012 91,626 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

wear and corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 11 May 2011 77,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2011 77,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 61,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,431 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,573 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 FFG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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