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RJ04 ETA

2004 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

14,946 mi
Last recorded14,946 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Espace72,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ETA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 14,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 14,913 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 13,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,971 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 12,951 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 11,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 11,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 10,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2018 10,009 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 8,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge part worn.

Offside Front Outer tyre edge part worn.

Rear tyres perished.

some play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,329 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 4,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,337 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,851 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,810 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,374 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,374 miles

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,294 miles

225/55/17/101w michelin

both front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,262 miles

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

225/55/17/101w michelin

both front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,472 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,451 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded

free play in nearside steering rack

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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RJ04 ETA is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RJ04 ETA, 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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RJ04 ETA is a 2004 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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