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LY04 AYB

2004 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 AYB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,577 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,578 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 33,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 33,313 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 33,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade missing - surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,845 miles

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

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

nearside rear coil spring has small section of lower part of spring missing, spring still secure and function is not impaired

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 14,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 2,996 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 57,530 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,392 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease .

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,001 miles

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

fuel flap cover missing

Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,001 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

fuel flap cover missing

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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LY04 AYB is a 2004 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LY04 AYB, 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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What year was LY04 AYB registered?

LY04 AYB is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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