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SH54 MWF

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,087 mi
Last recorded126,087 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 MWF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 126,087 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dull (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dull (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bumper damaged and taped up

engine covered in oil

play in ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,589 miles

damage to front

front bumper damaged

head lights faided

suspension rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2018 115,589 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

damage to front

front bumper damaged

head lights faided

suspension rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,613 miles

hand brake readings down on o/s

several seats stowed away at time of test

slight play in ball joints

Pass 10 May 2016 98,979 miles

Nearside tyre cracking

Rear brake pads looking low

engine covers fitted

slight play in ball joints

Fail 5 May 2016 98,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle oil on disc (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside tyre cracking

Rear brake pads looking low

engine covers fitted

slight play in ball joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,749 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING WEAK AND COILS TOUCHING.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING WEAK AND COILS TOUCHING.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,353 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 65,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,093 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 37,828 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 37,784 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,651 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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SH54 MWF is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SH54 MWF, 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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SH54 MWF is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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