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HK04 WHJ

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,157 mi
Last recorded141,157 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 WHJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 141,157 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

surface cracks n/s rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2021 141,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

surface cracks n/s rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2020 133,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear outer slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 13 May 2019 137,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both front inner rack ends

Fail 9 May 2019 137,075 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag faulty reading displayed (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 9 May 2018 123,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake disc pads low?

rear wiper worn

Fail 1 May 2018 123,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake disc pads low?

rear wiper worn

Pass 2 May 2017 110,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake disc pads low? suggest strip and check

n/s front inner door release damaged

Fail 2 May 2017 110,975 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake disc pads low? suggest strip and check

n/s front inner door release damaged

Pass 4 May 2016 92,070 miles

Offside o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner end joints

Fail 4 May 2016 92,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner end joints

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Pass 2 May 2015 85,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 85,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n.s.f inner door handle broken but still serviceable

side wall damage to n.s.f inner tyre side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,420 miles

Headlamps poor

NSF inside door handle broken but still opening

Fail 19 Apr 2014 80,390 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wiper blade incomplete

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,051 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 55,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,376 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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HK04 WHJ is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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