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HV54 VEX

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front starting to perish

Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,327 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 51,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,160 miles

nearside inner trackrod freeplay

offside inner trackrod freeplay

Fail 17 Sep 2011 45,144 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside inner trackrod freeplay

offside inner trackrod freeplay

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,700 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Sep 2010 38,696 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,387 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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HV54 VEX is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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