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BV04 LGW

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,546 mi
Last recorded124,546 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 LGW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 124,546 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 119,320 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,804 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 114,804 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2012 106,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 51,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 37,637 miles

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

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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BV04 LGW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV04 LGW, 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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BV04 LGW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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