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RN53 GWV

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,359 mi
Last recorded39,359 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 GWV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine stablizer bush worn slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2014 38,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine stablizer bush worn slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,956 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both steering arms have slight free play.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 26,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both steering arms have slight free play.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside rear brake disc worn and rusty and in very poor condition.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2011 15,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,959 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 17,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,995 miles

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

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

damage to bodywork

play steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

play steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 50,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RN53 GWV is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RN53 GWV, 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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RN53 GWV is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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