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BV54 RHY

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 RHY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,430 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,430 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side. (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 87,408 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,948 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust bracket middle silencer broken

Fail 14 Feb 2013 72,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust bracket middle silencer broken

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,079 miles

Both Front Steering Rack Ends Have Slight Play

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted & Scored Inner Side

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,653 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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BV54 RHY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV54 RHY, 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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BV54 RHY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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