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GN04 VMC

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 VMC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,831 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lower engine stabilizer deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lower engine stabilizer deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 115,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine coolant level low

engine lower stabilizer bush deteriorated

engine oil level low

o/s/rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,327 miles

engine stabiliser bush worn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 106,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine stabiliser bush worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,422 miles

headlight auto level adjuster broken

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 5 Nov 2012 99,420 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlight auto level adjuster broken

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,042 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 85,042 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 73,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,730 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)

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2008 62,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,578 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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GN04 VMC is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GN04 VMC, 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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GN04 VMC is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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