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RF54 HVY

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,089 mi
Last recorded140,089 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 HVY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 140,089 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deterioating (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 121,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 114,639 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 114,633 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 105,714 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 105,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 94,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,242 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,981 miles

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

Nearside door mirror not secure

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Reversing lights not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror not secure

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 70,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front tyre getting low 3.0mm

Near side rear tyre worn more on outer edge

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Near side front tyre getting low 3.0mm

Near side rear tyre worn more on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,106 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre below limit on edge ,,Offside rear tyre wearing on edge ...2255517w michelin

Reversing lights not working

brake fluid level low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,305 miles

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,942 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 35,891 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,734 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.1MM

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,734 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.1MM

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RF54 HVY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Blue 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 RF54 HVY, 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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RF54 HVY is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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