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HX53 UCL

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,434 mi
Last recorded73,434 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UCL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,101 miles

Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 58,400 miles

exhaust mounts perished

rear tyres perished side walls inner

Fail 30 Nov 2013 58,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounts perished

rear tyres perished side walls inner

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,440 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 16,812 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 3,672 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 72,162 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2008 57,803 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HX53 UCL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HX53 UCL, 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 HX53 UCL registered?

HX53 UCL is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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