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WJ54 DXC

2004 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,849 mi
Last recorded171,849 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 DXC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 171,849 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 171,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 161,230 miles

ABS Wiring loom retainer on O/S/F loose & in contact with brake disc

Front brake discs badly corroded/poor condition

Grease leaking from O/S/F CV Gaiter

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 161,222 miles

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)

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

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

19% front brake imbalance

ABS Wiring loom retainer on O/S/F loose & in contact with brake disc

Both rear caliper fixing springs missing

Front brake discs badly corroded/poor condition

Grease leaking from O/S/F CV Gaiter

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 147,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 147,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 131,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 106,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 79,434 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)

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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WJ54 DXC is a 2004 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ54 DXC, 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 WJ54 DXC registered?

WJ54 DXC is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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