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BL04 AHP

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 AHP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 141,518 miles

headlight image poor

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

play o/s/f ball joint

small oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,784 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 123,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 123,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 117,575 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,166 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,102 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 29 Jan 2014 110,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,542 miles

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

nearside outersill slighty damaged in several places

Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside outersill slighty damaged in several places

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,296 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

nearside steering rack has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2010 66,265 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in offside rack joint

spare wheel requires further securing soon

Fail 30 Jul 2010 66,253 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in offside rack joint

spare wheel requires further securing soon

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,390 miles

both front brake pads wearing thin

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,344 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 29,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BL04 AHP is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc 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 BL04 AHP, 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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BL04 AHP is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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