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AO53 VML

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,184 mi
Last recorded101,184 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VML
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 24 Dec 2014 94,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 94,825 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,988 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 86,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,777 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,288 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,907 miles

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

all discs (n/s, o/s, front and rear) worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 61,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all discs (n/s, o/s, front and rear) worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,151 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)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,952 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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AO53 VML is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO53 VML, 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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AO53 VML is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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