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BC04 YGZ

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,293 mi
Last recorded93,293 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YGZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,293 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,289 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to front end

Fail 11 Oct 2017 90,783 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to front end

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front inner rack joints slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front inner rack joints slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,055 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside wiper blade split

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,055 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 64,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to near and offside rear outer seat belts

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,526 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 55,635 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

all rear seats and seat belts not in use at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,961 miles

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

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,648 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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BC04 YGZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BC04 YGZ, 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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BC04 YGZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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