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FY54 OVE

2004 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,659 mi
Last recorded123,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OVE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,659 miles

slight play in both inner steering arm joints..inner edge wear on o/s/r tyre/starting too wear low..slight imbalance from front brakes..oil leaks..lower intercooler hose been fouling a/con pipe..headlamp lenz becoming dull..

Fail 23 Jan 2015 123,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both inner steering arm joints..inner edge wear on o/s/r tyre/starting too wear low..slight imbalance from front brakes..oil leaks..lower intercooler hose been fouling a/con pipe..headlamp lenz becoming dull..

Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNEVEN WEAR ON REAR TYRES..REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW/DISCS CORRODED..

baby seat in rear middle seat..

dampness around p.a.s.pump..engine oil leaks..n/s/f lower arm bush perished..corrosion around front shock units..rear indicators pale..o/s/f tyre perishing..

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,099 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR TYRES,SUSPENSION,WHEEL BEARINGS ETC DUE TO FAULTY HANDBRAKE LEVER..

UNEVEN WEAR ON REAR TYRES..REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW/DISCS CORRODED..

baby seat in rear middle seat..

dampness around p.a.s.pump..engine oil leaks..n/s/f lower arm bush perished..corrosion around front shock units..rear indicators pale..o/s/f tyre perishing..

Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 96,313 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,842 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,535 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,332 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,752 miles

Offside Front 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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FY54 OVE is a 2004 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY54 OVE, 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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FY54 OVE is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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