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BP04 WCW

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,171 mi
Last recorded147,171 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WCW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 147,171 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 138,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 129,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside headlamp lense

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust mount

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

wipers

Fail 28 Nov 2016 129,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside headlamp lense

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust mount

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

wipers

Pass 13 May 2015 89,267 miles

ns steering rack joint very worn advise replacing

rear & centre exhaust mounts

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2015 89,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

ns steering rack joint very worn advise replacing

rear & centre exhaust mounts

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,787 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,363 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 64,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,125 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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BP04 WCW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP04 WCW, 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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BP04 WCW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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