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DF04 NJU

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NJU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 118,924 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector sills (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front & offside rear tyres worn badly on edges [fronts near to exposing chords]

Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,268 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front & offside rear tyres worn badly on edges [fronts near to exposing chords]

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,337 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 108,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front strut top bearing noisy lock to lock

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,181 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front strut top bearing noisy lock to lock

Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,847 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,843 miles

loud noises from offside front suspension no fault found recomend further inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

incorrect exhaust clamp fitted recomend renewal

offside rear tyre worn on edge and perished between treads

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,554 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,554 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,133 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2008 49,930 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 49,590 miles

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

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

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

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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DF04 NJU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF04 NJU, 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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DF04 NJU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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