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HY53 REU

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,061 mi
Last recorded40,061 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 REU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,389 miles

neraside rear tyre slight damage to outer wall

Fail 15 Oct 2007 21,389 miles

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

neraside rear tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,841 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 18,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 18,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,737 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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HY53 REU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HY53 REU, 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 HY53 REU registered?

HY53 REU is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is HY53 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 REU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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