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HT53 YLF

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,572 mi
Last recorded98,572 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 YLF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,572 miles

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

inner joints

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,414 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 90,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

play in n/s & o/s steering

Fail 11 Dec 2013 80,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

play in n/s & o/s steering

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 71,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fog light not working on tow bar electrics

Lower rear engine mounting has eccessive movement

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres cracking on side walls and bold on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,742 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres are on the legal limmit ... 1.6mm and bald on the edges of tread

brake service

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,649 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,920 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,815 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 40,811 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,645 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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HT53 YLF is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT53 YLF, 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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HT53 YLF is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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