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AP04 PGU

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,799 mi
Last recorded112,799 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,799 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,740 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 104,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

service light on

Fail 11 Aug 2011 93,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

service light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 78,004 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp level sensor missing rod

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,145 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 53,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,955 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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AP04 PGU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,039 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP04 PGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP04 PGU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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