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HK04 HJX

2004 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

159,721 mi
Last recorded159,721 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HJX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 159,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,981 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust noisy

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

passengers seat missing at time of test

play in inner rack joints

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

windscreen has damage

Fail 12 Feb 2016 152,981 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster disconnected (1.8)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

passengers seat missing at time of test

play in inner rack joints

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

windscreen has damage

Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,985 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 131,985 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

n/s/r rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2013 102,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

n/s/r rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,287 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,525 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

center stop light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,525 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center stop light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 42,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,410 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,410 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,415 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 26,515 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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HK04 HJX is a 2004 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 HK04 HJX, 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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HK04 HJX is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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