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HY54 UYG

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,061 mi
Last recorded159,061 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 UYG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 159,061 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 159,061 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,491 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 152,491 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 141,200 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 141,203 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rack boots damp with oil

both rear tyres feathered on edges

minor engine oil leaks

nearside inner C.V. boot damp with oil

rear brake pads about 60% worn

Fail 12 Oct 2015 131,893 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rack boots damp with oil

both rear tyres feathered on edges

minor engine oil leaks

nearside inner C.V. boot damp with oil

rear brake pads about 60% worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,461 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,985 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,985 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 12 Oct 2012 99,602 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 26 Oct 2011 90,974 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside rack arm ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,558 miles

both rear tyres 3mm in center 3/4 and 2mm on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2010 81,558 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres 3mm in center 3/4 and 2mm on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,632 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 72,632 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,958 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 61,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,859 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 43,859 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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HY54 UYG is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HY54 UYG, 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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HY54 UYG is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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