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HS04 XCB

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,209 mi
Last recorded140,209 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 XCB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 140,209 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine stabiliser mounting bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,326 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear-rear ()

Pass 9 Dec 2023 135,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Spitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 133,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,243 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 120,725 miles

Central exhaust fouling support bar, exhaust rubbers weakening

Front both getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2017 120,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing centre (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1h)

Central exhaust fouling support bar, exhaust rubbers weakening

Front both getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 112,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 108,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage

Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,005 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 91,927 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted restrcing inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2008 77,348 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,269 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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HS04 XCB is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HS04 XCB, 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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HS04 XCB is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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