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HV53 YJT

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,154 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2015 106,154 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 90,627 miles

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

rear brakes getting low

Pass 11 May 2010 55,802 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2010 55,802 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,556 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 25,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,121 miles

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

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 YJT 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 72.7%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

HV53 YJT is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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