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BT51 MHY

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 MHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 93,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 84,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,812 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2022 73,765 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,494 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 71,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,112 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,125 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,876 miles

engine cover

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,447 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,893 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN AND SOME CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,693 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 23,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,449 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 16,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs starting to corrode & pitt

Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,975 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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BT51 MHY is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 BT51 MHY, 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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What year was BT51 MHY registered?

BT51 MHY is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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