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BU04 KKA

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 KKA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019
Pass 10 Feb 2018 144,125 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2018 121,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,917 miles

fuel flap missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,618 miles

Ball joint has slight play both rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play both rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,870 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 106,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,508 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

freeplay in nearside steering inner ball joint

front brake pads worn low

rear brakew pads worn low

Fail 11 Aug 2013 102,472 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

freeplay in nearside steering inner ball joint

front brake pads worn low

rear brakew pads worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2011 84,408 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,455 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 77,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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BU04 KKA is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU04 KKA, 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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BU04 KKA is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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