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MC04 VHD

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,866 mi
Last recorded83,866 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 VHD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 78,956 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,637 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 32,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fr bumper trim loose

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,721 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 22,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear pads worn †rear w/blade split

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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MC04 VHD is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MC04 VHD, 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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MC04 VHD is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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