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HY53 TKJ

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TKJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,204 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 90,157 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside sill

Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,875 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside sill

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 72,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,484 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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HY53 TKJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

HY53 TKJ is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is HY53 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 TKJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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