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FG04 YJF

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,298 mi
Last recorded170,298 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 YJF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 170,298 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 170,298 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,533 miles

3 seats fitted at the time of test

Boot lid does not open

Misting on fuel tank

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,533 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

3 seats fitted at the time of test

Boot lid does not open

Misting on fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in sidewall of tyre but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,879 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)

baby seat fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

o/s/r seat belt buckle faulty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,972 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,461 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 65,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,946 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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FG04 YJF is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG04 YJF, 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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FG04 YJF is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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