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LO61 YDU

2012 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Espace85,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 YDU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 106,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 106,798 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 100,699 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to NSR brake pads worn 100% no braking material left on the pad (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,575 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 90,574 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 85,288 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,099 miles

secondary bonnet catch not working as intended

Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

secondary bonnet catch not working as intended

Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,955 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 76,954 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 69,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,106 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken coming off bottom support (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,377 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,424 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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LO61 YDU is a 2012 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2012 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 85,290 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 LO61 YDU, 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 14 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LO61 YDU registered?

LO61 YDU is a 2012 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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