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BJ54 HVO

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HVO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,298 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 129,298 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,835 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 123,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,265 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,710 miles

both headlight lenses cloudy

rear number plate deteriorated

slight pitting to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,710 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

both headlight lenses cloudy

rear number plate deteriorated

slight pitting to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,414 miles

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

both headlight lenses cloudy

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 23 Oct 2015 115,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

both headlight lenses cloudy

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,081 miles

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 24 Oct 2014 112,081 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 105,542 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,528 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 19 Oct 2011 101,898 miles

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

slight play in n/side and o/side steering rack ends

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,898 miles

slight play in n/side and o/side steering rack ends

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,666 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,666 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,289 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 83,289 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 46,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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BJ54 HVO is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BJ54 HVO, 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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BJ54 HVO is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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