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BP04 VCY

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,365 mi
Last recorded131,365 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 131,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 131,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 131,267 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

engine mounting broken

offside drive shaft insecure to engine

Pass 4 May 2010 115,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 115,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 113,503 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 113,503 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted/inspected all brake pads best as possible look low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,348 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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BP04 VCY is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BP04 VCY, 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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What year was BP04 VCY registered?

BP04 VCY is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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