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DN53 SMV

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,216 mi
Last recorded31,216 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,261 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front strut top mounts notchy

Fail 27 Jan 2012 20,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,830 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray missing. some parts held in place with cable ties

Fail 17 Jan 2011 17,785 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray missing. some parts held in place with cable ties

Pass 18 Jan 2010 3,930 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Jan 2010 3,930 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,963 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise rear hi-level stoplight not working

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,738 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

exhaust cat rattling

Fail 9 Jan 2008 57,693 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

exhaust cat rattling

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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DN53 SMV is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DN53 SMV, 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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DN53 SMV is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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