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HK04 LKU

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,716 mi
Last recorded99,716 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 LKU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 99,716 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 90,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front skock absorber poor damping efficiency.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front skock absorber poor damping efficiency.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,177 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 72,552 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rear seats fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,698 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rear seats fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,499 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken but sill supported

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 55,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust hanger broken but sill supported

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,184 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CAQNNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be in spected visually

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be in spected visually

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,626 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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HK04 LKU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LKU, 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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HK04 LKU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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