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BP04 VYW

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,475 mi
Last recorded164,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 VYW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 164,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 164,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread excessively worn to plies on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack gaiter excessively twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 154,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting perished & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 154,730 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting perished & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 151,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 151,114 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread worn to plies on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 140,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly & tread depth low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2019 140,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link top ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly & tread depth low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,678 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 125,671 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,257 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

o/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 109,385 miles

front wipers poor

slight interaction at near side rear lights between side and indicator

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,639 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 91,620 miles

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

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,553 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY STEERING RACK.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,552 miles

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY STEERING RACK.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,006 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.STEERING RACK PLAY.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 72,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.STEERING RACK PLAY.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,266 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,912 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 52,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

MINOR DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY STEERING RACK.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,212 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,435 miles

f pads close limit-balance poor

Fail 29 Jun 2007 28,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

f pads close limit-balance poor

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 VYW is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP04 VYW, 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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BP04 VYW is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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