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BL04 VHB

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VHB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear TYRE - VERY PERISHED !

Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,154 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust emits blue smoke while at idle

tow bar ball socket missing at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,154 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust emits blue smoke while at idle

tow bar ball socket missing at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,305 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,756 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,756 miles

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

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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BL04 VHB is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL04 VHB, 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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BL04 VHB is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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