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AK54 OVT

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,807 mi
Last recorded144,807 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 OVT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 144,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 144,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 142,423 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 139,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 139,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 135,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 135,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,620 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 121,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 116,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 17 Jun 2017 116,665 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 112,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,492 miles

Off side seat in rear row removed with associated seat belt fixings at time of test.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear wiper blade rubber splitting.

Steering lock fails to engage - engine immobilizer fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 101,492 miles

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

Off side rear tyre tread worn low on outer edges.

Off side seat in rear row removed with associated seat belt fixings at time of test.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear wiper blade rubber splitting.

Steering lock fails to engage - engine immobilizer fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,505 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,505 miles

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

Near side rear and off side rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,054 miles

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

Rear tyres scrubbed on edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,302 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear indicator discoloured

off side rear seat removed from vehicle at time of test

slight wear in near side of steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,684 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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AK54 OVT is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK54 OVT, 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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AK54 OVT is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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