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AP53 VVF

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,299 mi
Last recorded158,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VVF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 158,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r coil spring broken on last coil

Fail 8 Jul 2015 158,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r coil spring broken on last coil

Pass 24 Apr 2013 144,959 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 144,959 miles

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

hi level centre stop light n/w

Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,933 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 114,984 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 114,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,312 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 99,312 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,408 miles

offside outter cv gaitor cracked.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,845 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 81,844 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,119 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 56,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,738 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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AP53 VVF is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP53 VVF, 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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AP53 VVF is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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