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RK04 VDC

2004 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,540 mi
Last recorded36,540 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 36,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,244 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 16,549 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,515 miles

engine cover fitted

slight play offside steering rack tie rod

undertray fitted

Fail 30 May 2013 16,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

slight play offside steering rack tie rod

undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 2,231 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 103,099 miles

slight play in both front inner tie rod ends

Pass 25 May 2010 87,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,454 miles

only 1 rear seat fitted at time of test

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 6 Jun 2008 59,300 miles

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

only 1 rear seat fitted at time of test

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,434 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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RK04 VDC is a 2004 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK04 VDC, 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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RK04 VDC is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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