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BL54 BUS

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,418 mi
Last recorded37,418 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BUS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside + nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 37,391 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside + offside rear onto calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 33,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,189 miles

chip in screen

front lights cloudy

rear brake lines corroded

rear discs pitted

wipers smear screen

Fail 31 May 2019 49,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

front lights cloudy

rear brake lines corroded

rear discs pitted

wipers smear screen

Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,277 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,478 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 52,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,021 miles

damage to front number plate {corner edge}

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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BL54 BUS is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL54 BUS, 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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BL54 BUS is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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