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AO54 VXE

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,997 mi
Last recorded158,997 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VXE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 158,997 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 158,981 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,224 miles

both centre exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 142,491 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,398 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

possible low front brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,583 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,555 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 90,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear outer edge starting to wear

Fail 9 Oct 2015 88,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

nearside rear outer edge starting to wear

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,579 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 61,271 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)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,849 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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AO54 VXE is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO54 VXE, 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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What year was AO54 VXE registered?

AO54 VXE is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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