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HS53 MLZ

2004 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,317 mi
Last recorded106,317 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 MLZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 106,317 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,317 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 100,292 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

slight distortion on n/s/f chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2012 100,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

slight distortion on n/s/f chassis

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 89,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f mudflap and wheel arch liner loose

Fail 13 Feb 2010 80,320 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f mudflap and wheel arch liner loose

Pass 21 Feb 2009 72,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 72,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,563 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 45,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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HS53 MLZ is a 2004 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HS53 MLZ, 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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HS53 MLZ is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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