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BF54 ALO

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,630 mi
Last recorded111,630 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ALO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2020 111,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre was ll showing signs of cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,896 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre was ll showing signs of cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,539 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,940 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

under tray loose but not insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,931 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

under tray loose but not insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,918 miles

both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil ok at test but advise future attention

front wipers poor but ok at time of test suspect contamination

Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil ok at test but advise future attention

front wipers poor but ok at time of test suspect contamination

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,504 miles

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

Fail 18 Jul 2014 59,504 miles

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

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

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,445 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

service light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,513 miles

Headlamp washers inop

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,511 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp washers inop

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,896 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,674 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,674 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,001 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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BF54 ALO is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF54 ALO, 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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BF54 ALO is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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