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DF04 SYY

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,427 mi
Last recorded90,427 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 SYY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 90,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 25 Mar 2016 90,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,906 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,810 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 89,938 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,937 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,455 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,480 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,508 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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DF04 SYY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF04 SYY, 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 SYY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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