Renault Grand Espace (2004)
2004 Renault Grand Espace
CarHunch analysed 1,446 real MOT records for the 2004 Renault Grand Espace. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Grand Espace passes its MOT first time only 67.8% of the time—well below the UK average of 80%—and a concerning 40.7% have recorded dangerous defects over their lifetime, which should give any buyer pause. Petrol and diesel versions perform nearly identically (both around 67–68% pass rate), so fuel choice won't help you dodge reliability issues.
At 74,000 miles average, these are well-used examples, yet they're still racking up 4.7 failures per test and 17 advisories on average, suggesting inherent design weaknesses rather than just wear and tear. If you're seriously considering one, budget heavily for suspension, electrical, and brake work, and get a full pre-purchase inspection from someone familiar with Renault's known weak points on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2004 Renault Grand Espace
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 40.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (83%) | 1,205 | 68% | 4.6 |
| Petrol (16%) | 238 | 67% | 5.32 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 70.6% | 6.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Renault Grand Espace vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Renault Grand Espace vehicles fall between 58,312 and 88,541 miles.
2004 Renault Grand Espace — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
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