MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Both front tyres worn on edges, and perishing slightly
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides inner rack ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rearmost row of seats not present at time of test
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides inner rack ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rearmost row of seats not present at time of test
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner rack has movement in inner tie rods
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner rack has movement in inner tie rods
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear rear exhaust mount about to break
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner rack has movement in inner tie rods
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner rack has movement in inner tie rods
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear rear exhaust mount about to break
coolant low
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
TPMS inoperative
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
STRONG ADVISE front brake pads wearing very low / discs ridged and worn
recommend replacing wiper blades
STRONG ADVISE front brake pads wearing very low / discs ridged and worn
recommend replacing wiper blades
bushes on offside front and nearside front lower suspension arms poor
front brake pads will require checking in approx 2000 miles
front bumper scuffed
offside and nearside of steering rack worn
rear wiper split
tyre pressure monituring system inoperative
wipers poor
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bushes on offside front and nearside front lower suspension arms poor
front brake pads will require checking in approx 2000 miles
front bumper scuffed
offside and nearside of steering rack worn
rear wiper split
tyre pressure monituring system inoperative
wipers poor
centre stop light disconnected
front brake pads will require checking in approx 3000 miles
front bumper damaged
slight wear in offside and nearside of steering rack
tyre pressure monitoring system faulty warning light on
2 rear most seats not fitted
front bush on nearside front lower suspension arm in poor condition
front tyres worn on edges
headlamp aims on upper limit
play in nearside front wheel bearing
wipers poor
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
2 rear most seats not fitted
front bush on nearside front lower suspension arm in poor condition
front tyres worn on edges
headlamp aims on upper limit
play in nearside front wheel bearing
wipers poor
3 seats not fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f/ fog lamp lens cracked
slight play in steering rack
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
only 2 rear passenger seats in vehicle at time of test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
only 2 rear passenger seats in vehicle at time of test
nearside headlamp aim on limit
only 2 rear passenger seats fitted in vehicle at time of test
rear wiper split
wear in nearside trackrod end
offside and nearside headlamp aims on limit
only 2 rear passenger seats fitted at time of test
slight wear in offside and nearside of steering rack
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside headlamp aims on limit
offside rear brake disc scored
only 2 rear passenger seats fitted at time of test
slight wear in offside and nearside of steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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BD54 DHV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BD54 DHV, 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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BD54 DHV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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