MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pedal spongy
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal spongy
EGR pipe blowing
centre brake light does not work
Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
EGR pipe blowing
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
centre brake light does not work
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S park brake efficiency low.
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL53 VWU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PL53 VWU, 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 PL53 VWU registered?
PL53 VWU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 January 2004.
Is PL53 VWU safe to buy?
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