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A1 PPX

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PPX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 138,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 132,712 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 129,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,684 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 124,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 121,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 121,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,572 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 115,644 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,358 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,220 miles

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

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

nearside rear Tyre has a worn inner and outer 1/4

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,498 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,692 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 3 Aug 2010 68,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,938 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,666 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,567 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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A1 PPX is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,044 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 A1 PPX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A1 PPX is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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