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RJ04 VKZ

2004 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,318 mi
Last recorded125,318 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VKZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 121,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank brackets corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,995 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn BALD at edges

both sides rear tyres worn bald at edges

fuel tank straps corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,644 miles

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 113,539 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,750 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing at edges

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,933 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 98,933 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,468 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,468 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,165 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 66,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,123 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,041 miles

vehicle presented with only four seats

Fail 21 Apr 2008 45,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

vehicle presented with only four seats

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 35,869 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RJ04 VKZ is a 2004 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ04 VKZ, 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 RJ04 VKZ registered?

RJ04 VKZ is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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