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MC53 HWA

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,350 mi
Last recorded190,350 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HWA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 190,350 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 180,036 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 180,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,222 miles

Front Oil leak engine bay ()

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

battery has slight movement in its case/box

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,060 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,897 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,782 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 68,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,164 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,139 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,388 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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MC53 HWA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC53 HWA, 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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MC53 HWA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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