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BG51 GBX

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

110,929 mi
Last recorded110,929 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 110,929 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 110,929 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 110,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

gearbox /clutch noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,950 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,187 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,192 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 100,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

3rd row seats missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine mount bolts gearbox side not fully done up

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,340 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides shock casing corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides shock casing corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,853 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,853 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,024 miles

Central Rear seat missing

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,979 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear seat missing

Offside Rear seat missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 85,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,533 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,777 miles

Oil leak

both rear seats missing

both rear shock absorber tubes corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside centre row seat missing

offside rear shock absorber has been leaking

rear tyres perished

small hole in exhaust rear box

some front service brake judder

underfloor corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Oil leak

both rear seats missing

both rear shock absorber tubes corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside centre row seat missing

offside rear shock absorber has been leaking

rear tyres perished

small hole in exhaust rear box

some front service brake judder

underfloor corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,146 miles

Rear Seats Missing in vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2011 54,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,184 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear boot seat removed

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,553 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,707 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,707 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 28,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BG51 GBX is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 84,624 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 BG51 GBX, 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 25 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG51 GBX is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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