Renault Espace MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Espace. Check any Espace by registration number below.

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84.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.1%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Renault Espace — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Espace has an average MOT pass rate of 84.6%, which is 3.1 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Espace is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Renault Espace fails its MOT are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Espace for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Espace is around 130,203 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Espace, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Renault Espace, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Espace performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 55 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

2020

Based on 93 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

2019

Based on 228 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

2018

Based on 238 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

2017

Based on 505 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

2016

Based on 690 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

2015

Based on 640 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 3yr

93k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2014

Based on 304 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

2013

Based on 453 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

178k mi

Mileage at 10yr

232k mi

2012

Based on 680 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

30.6%

Mileage at 5yr

146k mi

2011

Based on 231 vehicles

54.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

30.9%

2010

Based on 295 vehicles

57.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

38.0%

2009

Based on 325 vehicles

55.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

32.2%

2008

Based on 617 vehicles

57.4%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

34.3%

2007

Based on 874 vehicles

56.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.4%

Retest Rate

39.3%

2006

Based on 3,515 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

33.2%

Mileage at 3yr

74k mi

Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2005

Based on 3,677 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

26.7%

Mileage at 3yr

60k mi

Mileage at 5yr

150k mi

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

2004

Based on 4,515 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

39.3%

Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

Mileage at 10yr

190k mi

2003

Based on 5,014 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

42.2%

Mileage at 5yr

144k mi

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

2002

Based on 1,831 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

22.5%

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2001

Based on 2,103 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

15.4%

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2000

Based on 2,318 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

24.2%

Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

1999

Based on 3,199 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

35.1%

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

1998

Based on 3,912 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

34.5%

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

1997

Based on 3,253 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1996

Based on 1,157 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

30.0%

1995

Based on 1,111 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

4.8%

1994

Based on 726 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

28.6%

1993

Based on 548 vehicles

83.9%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

16.2%

1992

Based on 446 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1991

Based on 368 vehicles

84.0%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

1990

Based on 264 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

27.3%

0

Based on 2,439 vehicles

69.1%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Espace

The most common reasons a Renault Espace fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

17.9%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

4.7%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

4.4%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.3%

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.3%

Renault Espace Common Faults & Repair Costs

Typical Mileage — Renault Espace

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2006 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Espace.

At 3 Years

73,741

miles

At 5 Years

130,203

miles

At 10 Years

197,500

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Renault Espace

Renault Espace — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Espace MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Espace?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Espace is 84.6% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Espace?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault Espace are: Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (17.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (4.7%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (4.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault Espace reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 84.6%, the Renault Espace is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Espace?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault Espace?

Typical mileage for the Renault Espace: 92,456 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Espace to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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