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GF53 EKV

2004 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 EKV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,895 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 97,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,160 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats not present

Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Rear brake light not working

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats not present

Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 74,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,584 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,584 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,168 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,167 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,010 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,950 miles

play in steering rack borderline.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,036 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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GF53 EKV is a 2004 Renault Espace in Beige 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 GF53 EKV, 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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GF53 EKV is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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