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AR04 BYK

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,118 mi
Last recorded85,118 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BYK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,118 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,736 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,549 miles

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

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

abs light come on through test but went off and followed correct sequence

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

very bad oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,403 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has a deteriorated rear rubber mounting

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,557 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,557 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,485 miles

child seats fitted to nsf, nsr(r), osr, rear middle not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,372 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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AR04 BYK is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 BYK, 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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AR04 BYK is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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