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MP03 HLG

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,646 mi
Last recorded109,646 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HLG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,646 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 109,646 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb flickering (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb flickering (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak major oil leak from engine (risk of fire) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 99,596 miles

center exhaust rubber mount deteriating.

front brake discs corroded on inner facings.

front brake pads wearing low.

front headlight lenses deteriating.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,066 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

front sidelights led flickering slightly.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 91,039 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

front sidelights led flickering slightly.

offside rear and centre seat belts locked into buckkles, child seats fitted.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,337 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,337 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,574 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 76,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,521 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 70,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,038 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,386 miles

front brakes fluctuating slightly

wear in rack

Pass 2 May 2007 37,040 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 37,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,895 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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MP03 HLG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MP03 HLG, 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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MP03 HLG is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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