Renault Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2005
53.6% pass rate
from 289 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Espace is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 8.7% fail on Springs (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Coil springs (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Coil spring (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension rod
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
      • 0.35% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.35% fail on Arm
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Hazard warning (24 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Switch (24 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.35% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.8% fail on Brake discs
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic parking brake (28 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.69% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Condition
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Size/type
  • 8.0% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
      • 0.35% fail on Belts
    • 1.0% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.69% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.69% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
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