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HT53 BYR

2004 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 BYR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,397 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & nearside clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 92,395 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & nearside clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,082 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 87,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,354 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 74,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,900 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,401 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,401 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front pads worn

nearside front tyre (on)the legal limit

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,854 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,854 miles

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,262 miles

front wipers a bit "smeary"

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,692 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 43,067 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 43,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HT53 BYR is a 2004 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HT53 BYR, 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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What year was HT53 BYR registered?

HT53 BYR is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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