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AK04 FGD

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FGD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive general bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive general bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,341 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CENTRE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 88,341 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS WORN AND NOT SECURE

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CENTRE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 81,843 miles

Both front seat head rests have very poor attachment.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes - Both sides rear by calipers and pipes by ABS module on N/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield over center silencer loose.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 70,414 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 70,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 58,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,128 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,499 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 28,499 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,949 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber in poor c ondition

Pass 18 May 2010 5,621 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 5,583 miles

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

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)

slight distortion in rear tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 101,246 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,495 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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AK04 FGD is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK04 FGD, 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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AK04 FGD is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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