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RF04 LVU

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

240,141 mi
Last recorded240,141 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 LVU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 240,141 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 240,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 233,879 miles

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

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 233,872 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 221,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 206,484 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 206,484 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 189,056 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 189,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 171,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 171,084 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 153,605 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 26 Feb 2013 144,447 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 132,212 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 132,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 125,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 125,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 7 Oct 2009 117,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 106,861 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2007 95,471 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 LVU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 LVU, 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 LVU is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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