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GX04 YBN

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,933 mi
Last recorded136,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 YBN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 136,933 miles

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

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

injectors chuffing

Fail 10 Jul 2025 136,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip in secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear and central (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

injectors chuffing

Pass 11 Jul 2024 134,746 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Fail 11 Jul 2024 134,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 21 Jul 2023 132,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 132,254 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,547 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 128,547 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 124,490 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged window tape up ?

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads getting down

Fail 30 May 2019 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads getting down

Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting down slight wear

Offside Front tyre getting down

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,949 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 76,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear boot seats+belts missing

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering rack damp

Fail 30 May 2013 76,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear boot seats+belts missing

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering rack damp

spanner light on+engine misfire

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre edje worn strong ad

steering lock not working

Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock not working

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,170 miles

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

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 49,093 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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GX04 YBN is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GX04 YBN, 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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GX04 YBN is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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