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2007 Renault Espace: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Renault Espaces, from 244 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 244 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

244MOT tests in 2025
47%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
7,300typical miles a year
3.3×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Renault Espaces than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Track rod ends3.3× usual
    Renault Espace
    18.9% All 2007 cars
    5.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 11.9%, against 2.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Coil springs2× usual
    Renault Espace
    23.4% All 2007 cars
    11.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.6%, against 3.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.

  • Ball joint2.6× usual
    Renault Espace
    16.4% All 2007 cars
    6.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 9.8%, against 3% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

By area

The share of 2007 Renault Espace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    60% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    46% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    44% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    37% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Steering
    16% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    15% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2009103Suspension 51%
2008160Suspension 54%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Renault Espaces registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score