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EJ57 RVU

2007 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,119 mi
Last recorded116,119 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Espace86,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 RVU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,119 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 116,113 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 116,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 110,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 110,042 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,513 miles

Central exhuast rubber broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disc lip

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Jan 2024 103,513 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhuast rubber broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front position lamp not working

Rear brake disc lip

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,165 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER IS SPLIT

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,559 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Fail 10 Jan 2022 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,587 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 71,586 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multipol (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,745 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,586 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 53,584 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

All tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 46,804 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 43,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 43,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,867 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 14,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,727 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,605 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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EJ57 RVU is a 2007 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 86,674 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 EJ57 RVU, 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 19 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ57 RVU is a 2007 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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