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AX53 UMU

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 UMU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 108,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,836 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,024 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,996 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 95,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,101 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock does not appear to lock

Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock does not appear to lock

Pass 21 Jan 2012 85,356 miles

3rd brake light lense broken

osf steering rack boot twisted

small stone chip zone a

Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,918 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,004 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 72,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 61,927 miles

1) Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,927 miles

1) Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,109 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 51,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AX53 UMU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX53 UMU, 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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AX53 UMU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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