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YL04 MUE

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 MUE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electronic handbrake is occasionally slow to release

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 101,632 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 96,489 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 77,503 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,635 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,607 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,662 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Slight movement in both front inner steering rack ends

Vehicle would not start when trying to carry out test (jump started)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,691 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 44,689 miles

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

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

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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YL04 MUE is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YL04 MUE, 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 YL04 MUE registered?

YL04 MUE is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is YL04 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 MUE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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