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BT53 VBD

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,600 mi
Last recorded146,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VBD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 146,600 miles

2 litres of water added to coolant prior to test

engine rattle

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 146,600 miles

2 litres of water added to coolant prior to test

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

engine rattle

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,784 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r center row and rear rear seats missing seat belts not checked

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres just legal advise replace

Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 124,881 miles

eye level stop light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2014 124,881 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

eye level stop light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,026 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 92,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,088 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,088 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 71,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,692 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,608 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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BT53 VBD is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BT53 VBD, 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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BT53 VBD is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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