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BU53 UJV

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UJV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,218 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

o/s/f wiper worn slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 81,475 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread and edges wearing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 79,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread and edges wearing

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread and edges wearing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,038 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,286 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has cracks around the outter sidewall

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has cracks around the outter sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks around the outter sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks around the outter sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 32,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,276 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 27,249 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,678 miles

both front steering rack ends slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2008 16,678 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both front steering rack ends slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,568 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 56,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BU53 UJV is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BU53 UJV, 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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BU53 UJV is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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