Renault Espace MOT Results
Registered in 200553.6% pass rate
from 289 tests in 2021
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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.
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19% fail on
Suspension
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8.7% fail on
Springs
(85% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Coil springs
(87% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Coil spring (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Coil springs
(87% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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0.35% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.35% fail on Suspension rod
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8.7% fail on
Springs
(85% worse than other 2005 cars)
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp
- 0.35% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
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2.8% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.35% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.35% fail on Arm
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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1.4% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.0% fail on Horn
- 0.35% fail on Battery(ies)
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5.9% fail on
Headlamps
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17% fail on
Brakes
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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4.2% fail on
Rbt
- 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
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4.2% fail on
Rbt
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2.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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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
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4.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 2.8% fail on Brake discs
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads
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2.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake control
- 1.4% fail on Electronic parking brake (28 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.69% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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9.0% fail on
Tyres
- 4.8% fail on Condition
- 3.8% fail on Tread depth
- 1.0% fail on Size/type
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8.0% fail on
Steering
(100% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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
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0.35% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.35% fail on Steering rack
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0.35% fail on
Steering play
- 0.35% fail on Steering rack
- 0.35% fail on Electronic power steering
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7.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(150% worse than other 2005 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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4.8% fail on
Transmission
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4.2% fail on
Drive shafts
- 4.2% fail on Joints
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0.35% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.35% fail on Joints
- 0.35% fail on Belts
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4.2% fail on
Drive shafts
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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
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0.69% fail on
Doors
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0.69% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.69% fail on Door condition
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0.69% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.35% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition
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4.8% fail on
Transmission
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4.5% fail on
Visibility
- 2.4% fail on Washers
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
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3.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.7% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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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
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1.7% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.69% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.35% fail on Other leaks
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.35% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.35% fail on Condition
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0.35% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.35% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Renault Espace (2002 - 2012)
Full of kit, comfortable and refined. Very versatile seven-seat layout. Excellent crash test rating.