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AY04 TCU

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TCU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edges bald / recommend new tyre . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend new gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x mount rubbers broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend wheels removing for closer inspection. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,821 miles

Advise exhaust mount rubbers deteriorating.

Advise high level brake light not working.

Advise some wear / play in steering rack inner joints.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner / outer edges bald. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 46,781 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Advise exhaust mount rubbers deteriorating.

Advise high level brake light not working.

Advise some wear / play in steering rack inner joints.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner / outer edges bald. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 40,220 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear tailgate struts do not hold tailgate up/open

Fail 4 May 2017 40,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Rear stop light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 May 2016 34,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 119,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,595 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 107,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,877 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 88,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,291 miles

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

power steering belt cracked

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,830 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AY04 TCU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY04 TCU, 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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AY04 TCU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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