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MJ54 EOW

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,135 mi
Last recorded108,135 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 EOW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,135 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smear screen

Fail 29 Jul 2016 108,135 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,215 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 101,215 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,829 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 92,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,207 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play to offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight play to offside steering rack arm

Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

noise fron steering

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,546 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

noise fron steering

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,184 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 26,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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MJ54 EOW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ54 EOW, 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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MJ54 EOW is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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