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AK04 FHW

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,147 mi
Last recorded116,147 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FHW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,147 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 116,142 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,381 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 68,492 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,502 miles

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,383 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,382 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,532 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and tread low

brakes noisey due to worn condition of discs

timing belt due for replacement

Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,532 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and tread low

brakes noisey due to worn condition of discs

timing belt due for replacement

Pass 22 May 2008 36,800 miles

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

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

deep cut to n/s/f tyre (cords not visible)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,031 miles

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

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 FHW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AK04 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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