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BV04 LYR

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 LYR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 150,695 miles

centre exchaust mount defective

Fail 26 Mar 2015 150,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exchaust mount defective

n/s/f ABS wiring insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 138,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount defective

n/s/f ABS sensor wiring insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2014 138,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount defective

n/s/f ABS sensor wiring insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,202 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 130,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 121,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,155 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 110,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 101,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,219 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,188 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2007 45,953 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,953 miles

Nearside Front 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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BV04 LYR is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BV04 LYR, 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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BV04 LYR is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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