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PJ04 GZL

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,641 mi
Last recorded114,641 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 GZL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 114,641 miles

Battery charge light stays on

Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 108,903 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 103,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face corroded & slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 1.6mm & cracking borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges 1.6 mm & cracking borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

both front steering arms play

rear exhaust box mounting bush deteriorated borderline pass

Fail 1 Apr 2021 103,481 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face corroded & slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 1.6mm & cracking borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges 1.6 mm & cracking borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

both front steering arms play

rear exhaust box mounting bush deteriorated borderline pass

Pass 10 Apr 2020 100,295 miles

Nearside Front steering gator deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn inner & outer edges borderline pass

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge borderline pass

Rear exhaust mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2020 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering gator deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn inner & outer edges borderline pass

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge borderline pass

Rear exhaust mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2020 100,289 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,993 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,068 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,819 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,324 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,127 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 22,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,619 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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PJ04 GZL is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PJ04 GZL, 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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PJ04 GZL is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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