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RF04 DPN

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 DPN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Has slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

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

Parking brake cables modified and rerouted. Rubbing slightly on underside of vehicle plastic cover.

Vehicle has different size tyres on front to the rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,821 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables modified and rerouted - rubbing slightly on vehicle plastic underfloor cover (1.1.15 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Headlight self levelling mechanism broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake modified from electronic to Manual

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables modified and rerouted - rubbing slightly on vehicle plastic underfloor cover (1.1.15 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Headlight self levelling mechanism broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake modified from electronic to Manual

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

Pass 10 May 2017 87,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake not locking out with foot or parking brake

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp unserviceable (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake not locking out with foot or parking brake

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever detatched (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,032 miles

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

nsf tyre worn inner edge. osr tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 29 May 2015 79,092 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

poorly fitted exhaust system,touching bodywork when loaded

tested as 5 seater,rear seats missing

Pass 31 May 2013 70,429 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 70,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 63,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 27 May 2011 56,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 56,768 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,784 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 29 May 2009 41,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2008 34,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2008 34,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,503 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 24,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RF04 DPN is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RF04 DPN, 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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RF04 DPN is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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