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HY53 VJC

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,089 mi
Last recorded33,089 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VJC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 33,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

crack n/s mirror

Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 22,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 11,138 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 11,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,779 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,790 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 51,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,135 miles

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

all brake discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,659 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 VJC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc 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 HY53 VJC, 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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HY53 VJC is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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