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EK04 XWX

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,413 mi
Last recorded108,413 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XWX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,413 miles

rear axle stabilizer bar corroded

reverse lamps not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front antirolbar close to subframe mounting advise further investigation covers obscuring view

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 May 2026 108,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front antirolbar close to subframe mounting advise further investigation covers obscuring view

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle stabilizer bar corroded

reverse lamps not working

Pass 22 May 2025 103,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Stepped on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack Both Sides

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has Different Suspension Struts Fitted to Front

Fail 20 May 2025 103,896 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage Missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage Disconnected/Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Stepped on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack Both Sides

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has Different Suspension Struts Fitted to Front

Pass 15 May 2024 98,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 91,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 91,297 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 86,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,998 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 81,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,550 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 72,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,992 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,733 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,367 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,337 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,128 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,090 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,003 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,542 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,542 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,307 miles

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

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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EK04 XWX is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK04 XWX, 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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EK04 XWX is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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