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BN54 MXU

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,767 mi
Last recorded138,767 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 MXU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 138,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts outers contaminated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tow ball missing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,670 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (advise renewal) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounts splitting/broken rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault flashes/illuminates during test (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear to front piping (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction flashes/illuminated during test (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault flashes/on during test (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault flashes/illuminates during test (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (advise renewal) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounts splitting/broken rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure 3 mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 114,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shields loose.

Fail 11 May 2018 114,204 miles

Electronic stability system switch insecure insecure and not able to test operation. (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc loose/grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working above number plate (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shields loose.

Pass 30 May 2017 107,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 103,802 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 99,213 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 99,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2014 93,707 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 93,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,198 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,636 miles

3 bolts on towbar mounting slightly short, not quite screwing fully through the nuts, tow bar not insecure though.

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

slight damage to N/S lower sill not causing weakness or sharp projections though

slight damage to support plate on N/S suspension

Fail 9 Apr 2011 65,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

3 bolts on towbar mounting slightly short, not quite screwing fully through the nuts, tow bar not insecure though.

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

slight damage to N/S lower sill not causing weakness or sharp projections though

slight damage to support plate on N/S suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,656 miles

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

PAS fluid low

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 54,361 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 52,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,644 miles

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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BN54 MXU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN54 MXU, 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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BN54 MXU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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