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OW53 VVL

2004 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 VVL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,725 miles

n/s rear tyre bald outer edge

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s rear tyre bald outer edge

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,882 miles

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 19 Feb 2016 97,882 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,882 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 89,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,398 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 73,336 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise both front tyres down to the limit

advise front brake pads down to the limit

advise rear brake pads down to the limit

Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,030 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 68,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,496 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

petrol flap broken

Fail 21 Feb 2008 39,624 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

petrol flap broken

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,888 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 VVL is a 2004 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VVL, 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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OW53 VVL is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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