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BV54 RVK

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,386 mi
Last recorded151,386 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 RVK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 151,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre outer edges worn

offside front tyre outer edges worn

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 151,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre outer edges worn

offside front tyre outer edges worn

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 144,309 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 144,302 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 139,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 136,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 126,424 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 126,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 110,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn, pads look low.

n/s and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to unbond.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2010 110,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn, pads look low.

n/s and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to unbond.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,660 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 97,660 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,174 miles

both rear tyres low on tread on outer edges

rear number plate starting to stain

signs of slight movement in o/side steering rack end

slight oil misting on n/side rear shock absorber

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2008 80,145 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres low on tread on outer edges

rear number plate starting to stain

signs of slight movement in o/side steering rack end

slight oil misting on n/side rear shock absorber

windscreen damaged

both rear tyres were very low on pressure, all tyres set to pressure

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,472 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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BV54 RVK is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV54 RVK, 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 RVK is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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