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BV54 OSU

2004 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 OSU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,545 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,688 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Aux belt frayed

Front pipe exhaust flexi deteriated

Glow plug light on

Headlamps cloudy

Headlamps cloudy Low coolant Timing belt area noisey Oil leak Glow plug light on

Low coolant

Service light on

Timing belt area noisey

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Several holders (8.3.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 141,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

serv light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2014 135,314 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,303 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 134,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,276 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,601 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,201 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,201 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,994 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Fault with battery - suggest further investigation required.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

N/S/R tyre worn badly on outer edge (wasted tread pattern).- 225/60x16

Slight play noted in steering rack (n/s inner joint).

Water damage noted to front number plate.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 64,994 miles

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

Engine oil level on minimum.

Fault with battery - suggest further investigation required.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

N/S/R tyre worn badly on outer edge (wasted tread pattern).- 225/60x16

Slight play noted in steering rack (n/s inner joint).

Water damage noted to front number plate.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,751 miles

Slight play noted to steering rack inner joints

Slight water damage noted to front & rear number plates.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,751 miles

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

Slight play noted to steering rack inner joints

Slight water damage noted to front & rear number plates.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 57,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,605 miles

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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BV54 OSU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc 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 BV54 OSU, 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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What year was BV54 OSU registered?

BV54 OSU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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