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CU53 VAY

2004 Renault Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,278 mi
Last recorded110,278 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,278 miles

n/s tie rod has slight play

n/s track rod end has slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2020 110,265 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s tie rod has slight play

n/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 10 May 2019 72,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 66,504 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 66,504 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,195 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,195 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 22,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 14,027 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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CU53 VAY is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU53 VAY, 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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CU53 VAY is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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