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HK04 UTU

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

193,038 mi
Last recorded193,038 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 UTU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 193,038 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 192,343 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 192,343 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 186,320 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 186,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 181,821 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 181,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 176,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 173,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 173,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 165,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 165,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 164,431 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 164,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 159,373 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre perrishing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 159,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre perrishing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 151,032 miles

play in both rack ends

Fail 20 Sep 2011 151,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nsr tyre perrished

play in both rack ends

Pass 21 Sep 2010 146,702 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 146,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 124,353 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner rack ball joints worn

brake fluid below max

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,247 miles

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

slight wear both steering rackjoints

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,111 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UTU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc 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 HK04 UTU, 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 UTU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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