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LY54 ARU

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 ARU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,119 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,964 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,225 miles

all 4 tyres have flat spots, suspect been sitting around

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,225 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have flat spots, suspect been sitting around

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,643 miles

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

nsf door check strap noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,615 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,295 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,995 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,451 miles

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

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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LY54 ARU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY54 ARU, 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 LY54 ARU registered?

LY54 ARU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LY54 ARU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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