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BK04 HMY

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HMY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 101,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn on edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn on edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Rear axl torsion bar rusty

of side front outer drive shaft gaiter is exppeling grease

only one rear seat belt tested as all outher seats have been removed

tyre presure warning system not active

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,125 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,329 miles

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

exhaust centre mount broken, but still secure by rear mount.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 85,329 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken, but still secure by rear mount.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,046 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,046 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,679 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre stop light not working.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre stop light not working.

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread .

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,136 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,120 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 47,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,119 miles

1 rear no plate poor slight deterioration

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,793 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear no plate slight deterioration

Pass 21 May 2008 34,102 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight misting of oil from the rear of the engine

slight misting of oil from the steering rack gaitors

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,252 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

centre middle seat missing

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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BK04 HMY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BK04 HMY, 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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BK04 HMY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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