Renault Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2004
54.6% pass rate
from 196 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Espace is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Hazard warning (28 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Switch (28 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.51% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.0% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic parking brake (65 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.6% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.51% fail on Mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Steering linkage components (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.51% fail on Operation
    • 0.51% fail on Steering play
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 1.0% fail on Passenger's seat (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Tank
    • 0.51% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.51% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.51% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.51% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
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