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AR04 FUD

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,357 mi
Last recorded215,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FUD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 215,357 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear row and centre row offside seats removed at time of test.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 215,350 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear row and centre row offside seats removed at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 192,982 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 192,982 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 167,496 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 143,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 143,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 123,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,479 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,765 miles

both front discs starting to corrode

Fail 19 Aug 2008 89,765 miles

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

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

both front discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,495 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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AR04 FUD is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AR04 FUD, 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 AR04 FUD registered?

AR04 FUD is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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