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HV54 VEM

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,398 mi
Last recorded107,398 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VEM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,398 miles

engine management fault showing on dash.

engine wet with diesel

exhaust blow/turbo hose noise from front.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/f headlamp adjuster broken.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

noise on engine (possible injector seal)

oil around o/s/f engine under tray.

surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

tyre pressure monitoring fault showing on dash.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 107,391 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine management fault showing on dash.

exhaust blow/turbo hose noise from front.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/f headlamp adjuster broken.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

noise on engine (possible injector seal)

oil around o/s/f engine under tray.

surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

tyre pressure monitoring fault showing on dash.

Fail 31 Aug 2015 107,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

E.M.L on

slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,728 miles

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,665 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Oct 2011 72,662 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,657 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,034 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 18,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,905 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

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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HV54 VEM is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HV54 VEM, 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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HV54 VEM is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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