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OW53 ORU

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 ORU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,910 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 113,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 100,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Coil spring chipped off at the bottom end but weakness not reduced

O/S/R Coil spring chipped off at the bottom end but weakness not reduced

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,545 miles

N/S/R Coil spring chipped off at the bottom end but weakness not reduced

O/S/R Coil spring chipped off at the bottom end but weakness not reduced

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,878 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

nearside track rod arm has slight play in ball joint.(rack end)

offside front track rod arm has slight play in ball joint.(rack end)

offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

nearside track rod arm has slight play in ball joint.(rack end)

offside front track rod arm has slight play in ball joint.(rack end)

offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,143 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 81,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,466 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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OW53 ORU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OW53 ORU, 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 OW53 ORU registered?

OW53 ORU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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