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EF04 SXV

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,180 mi
Last recorded110,180 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 SXV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,180 miles

advise condition of headlights

Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working number plate light (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,778 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working or not fitted

child seat fitted to rear

headlamps cloudy

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2016 96,766 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

headlamps cloudy

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

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

centre brake light not working or not fitted

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,053 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,051 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,349 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,347 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,430 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 31 May 2011 68,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 64,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,603 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 52,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2007 42,835 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 42,792 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EF04 SXV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF04 SXV, 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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What year was EF04 SXV registered?

EF04 SXV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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