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HV54 VHJ

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,336 mi
Last recorded69,336 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VHJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,336 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,459 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 66,459 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,841 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,044 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,469 miles

Front 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 22 May 2010 42,826 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2009 34,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,304 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 VHJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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