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EJ04 HYR

2004 Renault Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,416 mi
Last recorded147,416 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 HYR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 147,416 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 147,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 146,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 141,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 141,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 135,186 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 135,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,731 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 128,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure iner side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 121,668 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 121,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,391 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 121,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 118,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 118,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 110,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,759 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,540 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,845 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,510 miles

Engine under covers fitted

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,037 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 60,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 60,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 46,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EJ04 HYR is a 2004 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EJ04 HYR, 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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EJ04 HYR is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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