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HW54 FXC

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,459 mi
Last recorded144,459 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FXC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 144,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 142,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 137,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

revesing lights not working

Pass 22 Jun 2022 136,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 131,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

poor image / pattern on headlamps

Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,572 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,869 miles

O/S/R Coil Spring Corroded.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 115,656 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 100,696 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 92,423 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor.rear seats missing.various components corroded.various bushes worn.n/s o/sill damaged.slight play in rack.both front tyres worn.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs worn and corroded

rear number plate held on with tape.

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, plastic covers fitted, various oil leaks, no rear seats fitted, n/s sill damaged, various body damage

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front and rear discs worn and corroded

rear number plate held on with tape.

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, plastic covers fitted, various oil leaks, no rear seats fitted, n/s sill damaged, various body damage

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s & o/s sills, various body damage

plastic covers fitted, various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various oil leaks, middle exhaust rubber broken,

Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s & o/s sills, various body damage

plastic covers fitted, various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various oil leaks, middle exhaust rubber broken,

Pass 28 May 2009 53,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack.o/s headlamp poor pattern.wipers worn.

Fail 28 May 2009 53,033 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack.o/s headlamp poor pattern.wipers worn.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery not fully secure

front number plate slightly damaged

off side front door mirror mount slightly damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,284 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery not fully secure

front number plate slightly damaged

off side front door mirror mount slightly damaged

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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HW54 FXC is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW54 FXC, 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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What year was HW54 FXC registered?

HW54 FXC is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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