2004 Renault Grand Espace diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Renault Grand Espace first registered in 2004 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 117 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 117 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2004 Renault Grand Espace diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2004 Renault Grand Espace diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension49% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics44% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes42% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres37% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks27% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Steering21% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2004 Renault Grand Espace diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Renault Grand Espace compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 221 | Suspension 38% |
| 2011 | 681 | Suspension 49% |
| 2010 | 595 | Suspension 45% |
| 2009 | 398 | Suspension 51% |
| 2008 | 833 | Suspension 49% |
| 2007 | 983 | Suspension 56% |
| 2006 | 358 | Suspension 56% |
| 2005 | 265 | Suspension 52% |
| 2003 | – | Too few tests |
| 2002 | – | Too few tests |
| 2001 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Renault Grand Espace cars first registered in 2004. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score