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HV04 MJJ

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 MJJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 117,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,675 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 112,675 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,736 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,906 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,036 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 92,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,432 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,379 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 86,379 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,634 miles

Near side front suspension sensor link missing

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint rubber cover split.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 85,634 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)

Near side front suspension sensor link missing

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint rubber cover split.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,973 miles

Offside rear seat removed

Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,973 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear seat removed

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,066 miles

Advise: play in both sides of steering rack track rod joints.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear seat missing.

Oil over offside front steering rack booting.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,066 miles

Advise: play in both sides of steering rack track rod joints.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear seat missing.

Oil over offside front steering rack booting.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Drag link 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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HV04 MJJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HV04 MJJ, 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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HV04 MJJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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