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BK54 KAX

2004 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 KAX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 128,511 miles

center row midle seat belt slow to retract but still ok at this time

slight play osf hub bearing but not excessive at this time

unable to adjust drivers seat forward and back wards not a failable item at this time but will be when incorperated into test in near future

Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center row midle seat belt slow to retract but still ok at this time

slight play osf hub bearing but not excessive at this time

unable to adjust drivers seat forward and back wards not a failable item at this time but will be when incorperated into test in near future

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs perishing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 114,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 102,921 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre [cracks on tread]

offside rear tyre [cracks]

offside tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2011 102,872 miles

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre [cracks on tread]

offside tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight movement in nsf wheel

slight movement in osf wheel

small cracks in nsr tyre inner sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 92,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

slight movement in nsf wheel

slight movement in osf wheel

small cracks in nsr tyre inner sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,279 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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BK54 KAX is a 2004 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,039 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK54 KAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK54 KAX is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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