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SO54 AAX

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 AAX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,680 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 113,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,308 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Nov 2012 113,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,227 miles

all items on vt32 from time of mot still the same

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear seats not fitted at time of retest

Fail 29 Oct 2010 104,226 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust mountings worn and poorly secured

inner front brake discs slight pitted

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

offside front tyre and both rear tyres have outer edge wear

rear indicators and offside front slightly worn in colour

rear wiper split

service light on

suspension arm bushes and shockabsorber bushes worn

underside bad oil leaks and most components wet (steering rack,pipe/hoses etc)

brake fluid on min level

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,508 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,723 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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SO54 AAX is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 AAX, 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 SO54 AAX registered?

SO54 AAX is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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