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ML53 MWZ

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,558 mi
Last recorded120,558 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 MWZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 120,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,984 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

passenger mirror glass crack

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,143 miles

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

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

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

only two rear seats fitted

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 3 Jun 2016 73,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

only two rear seats fitted

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 29 May 2015 70,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Only offside single rear seat fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 70,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Only offside single rear seat fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,876 miles

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

crack in passenger mirror

rear discs worn low and scorn

slight play in n.s.f track rod end

Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,875 miles

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

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

crack in passenger mirror

rear discs worn low and scorn

slight play in n.s.f track rod end

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,041 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,613 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,608 miles

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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ML53 MWZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ML53 MWZ, 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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ML53 MWZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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