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RG53 GPJ

2004 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,103 mi
Last recorded125,103 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GPJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps opaque

front brake disc inner condition poor

Fail 3 Apr 2014 125,103 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps opaque

front brake disc inner condition poor

rear brake disc inner condition very poor

Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 116,717 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,422 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 107,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,981 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,837 miles

ADVISE STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 20 Apr 2010 82,837 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 2 Apr 2009 71,953 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front number plate starting to discolour

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,953 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,222 miles

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

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)

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

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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RG53 GPJ is a 2004 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RG53 GPJ, 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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RG53 GPJ is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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