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DF53 YCP

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,983 mi
Last recorded44,983 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YCP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2018 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,237 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 37,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,137 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 30,134 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,968 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 22,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rearmost exhaust mounting badly deterioted !

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade not clearing rear screen

Pass 26 Nov 2014 17,122 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,603 miles

Exhaust rear mounting rubber weak

LH Rear tyre rolled off on edges

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Mar 2014 10,603 miles

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

Exhaust rear mounting rubber weak

LH Rear tyre rolled off on edges

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Mar 2013 3,961 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,422 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,294 miles

drivers side rear brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,778 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,778 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRee play in steering rack O/S inner but not considered excessive. Also light misting of oil on rack gaiters.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 67,950 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRee play in steering rack O/S inner but not considered excessive. Also light misting of oil on rack gaiters.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,046 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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DF53 YCP is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF53 YCP, 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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DF53 YCP is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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