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BA04 SFF

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

148,073 mi
Last recorded148,073 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 SFF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,086 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 139,086 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,258 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 127,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,035 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 120,035 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 119,026 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

excessive oil leak

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre and rear exhaust mounts split

child seat fitted centre row offside

power steering pipe joint at front seeping

Pass 21 Mar 2015 108,196 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 108,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 97,992 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

maintance and service lights on on dash

offside rear rear seat not fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,992 miles

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

maintance and service lights on on dash

offside rear rear seat not fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,874 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NSR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 30 Mar 2013 85,603 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NSR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,127 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid close to minimum level.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,788 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 52,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 46,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,680 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 29,795 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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BA04 SFF is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BA04 SFF, 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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BA04 SFF is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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