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HN04 VGY

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,789 mi
Last recorded172,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 VGY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 172,789 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 defused (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

x2 steering arms slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2016 172,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking on caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 defused (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

x2 steering arms slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2015 165,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 155,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 147,931 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 147,931 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 138,946 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link bent

Fail 2 Aug 2011 138,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f anti-roll bar link bent

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,510 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 119,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 100,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 79,608 miles

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack axial ball joints.

Fail 1 May 2008 79,608 miles

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

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack axial ball joints.

Pass 2 May 2007 58,473 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 58,473 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HN04 VGY is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HN04 VGY, 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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HN04 VGY is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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