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FB53 EUA

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,948 mi
Last recorded43,948 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EUA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,948 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 43,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,465 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,465 miles

o/s rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,734 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 24,732 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 20,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,226 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 96,218 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre and both fronts worn on outer edges

service brake pedal sinks when held under pressure with engine running "renault design characteristic"

Fail 25 Nov 2010 92,265 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre and both fronts worn on outer edges

service brake pedal sinks when held under pressure with engine running "renault design characteristic"

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,948 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 82,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 74,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,422 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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FB53 EUA is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FB53 EUA, 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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FB53 EUA is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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