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MA04 PKV

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,680 mi
Last recorded116,680 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 PKV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,680 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 116,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light not working

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Fail 19 Jun 2012 58,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

high level brake light not working

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

front discs worn

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,486 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

front discs worn

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2011 55,195 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

accidant damage to front end

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,959 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 33,959 miles

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

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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MA04 PKV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MA04 PKV, 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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MA04 PKV is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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