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MJ04 EAK

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,009 mi
Last recorded117,009 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EAK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 117,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine covers fitted

rattle noise from engine

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,926 miles

brake pipes coated

Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,007 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,573 miles

Offside Rear outer edge wearing thin and becoming deteriorated

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,257 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,830 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,654 miles

Comment (Air-BAG) Light ON.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,449 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Comment (Air-BAG) Light ON.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,914 miles

Oil leak

engine cover is getting wet with oil indicating a oil leak but can not see past the egine covers from under the car or under the bonnet.

front brake discs getting corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,914 miles

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

Oil leak

engine cover is getting wet with oil indicating a oil leak but can not see past the egine covers from under the car or under the bonnet.

front brake discs getting corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 49,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both rear tyres aprox 3 ml tread

Fail 17 Jul 2009 49,646 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both rear tyres aprox 3 ml tread

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,822 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,483 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MJ04 EAK is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ04 EAK, 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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MJ04 EAK is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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