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GJ54 VUE

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,440 mi
Last recorded125,440 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VUE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,440 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 125,440 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,183 miles

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

Rear discs corrroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 121,179 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear discs corrroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,751 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 120,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 114,060 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

beam images slightly scattered

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2014 114,060 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

beam images slightly scattered

exhaust mounts split from main hangers

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 108,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 103,381 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,776 miles

unable to see b/pads

Fail 29 Sep 2010 96,758 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to see b/pads

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,250 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 77,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GJ54 VUE is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ54 VUE, 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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GJ54 VUE is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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