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MW53 AUY

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,944 mi
Last recorded45,944 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 AUY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,944 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,283 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 42,278 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,003 miles

both n/s tyres worn very badly on outer edges

engine undertray missing

exhaust mountings in poor condition

n/s/f anti-roll bar link boot in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perrish/crack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s frunt tyre has scffing on inner side wall

n/s spring close to body

n/s vrear tyre perishing

rear axle corroded

rear brake discs a corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 30,804 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,043 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 7,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,927 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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MW53 AUY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW53 AUY, 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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MW53 AUY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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