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HK04 HFS

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HFS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 102,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 102,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 92,791 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 92,791 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 82,608 miles

offside rearmost seat removed so seatbelt not checked

Pass 20 May 2011 71,834 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 May 2011 71,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 May 2010 57,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rearmost seat removed so seat belt not checked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2010 57,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rearmost seat removed so seat belt not checked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2009 44,287 miles

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

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

Rear number palte is deteriorating.

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

Pass 21 May 2008 31,770 miles

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

Offside rearmost seat (third row) not fitted for test.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 21 May 2008 31,770 miles

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

Offside rearmost seat (third row) not fitted for test.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 18,917 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 18,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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HK04 HFS is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK04 HFS, 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 HK04 HFS registered?

HK04 HFS is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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