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BW53 DSO

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,820 mi
Last recorded139,820 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DSO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 139,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 139,805 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shocks slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,878 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 117,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,997 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 10,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,208 miles

Air bag light showing

Oil leak

Slight play in steering

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,059 miles

Play in steering rack side rods

Fail 14 Mar 2011 91,059 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack side rods

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2010 84,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,302 miles

Slight play in both steering axle ball joints

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,268 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 55,268 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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BW53 DSO is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW53 DSO, 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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BW53 DSO is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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