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RL53 BZU

2004 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,662 mi
Last recorded131,662 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 BZU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 131,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

only just visible beam pattern on headlights

Pass 9 Dec 2019 131,345 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 128,443 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 128,436 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,597 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 125,563 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,466 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2016 122,459 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 119,119 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,550 miles

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

o/s/r door has damage but opperates ok

Fail 16 Oct 2014 112,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

o/s/r door has damage but opperates ok

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in off side of steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in off side of steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 91,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,291 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rack ends slight play

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2011 87,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rack ends slight play

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,693 miles

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

only 3 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

only 3 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,768 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,325 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

free play in inner steering rack ends

Fail 14 Apr 2008 73,325 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear and nearside front tyres near limit

free play in inner steering rack ends

front tyres deflated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,264 miles

Rear 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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RL53 BZU is a 2004 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RL53 BZU, 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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RL53 BZU is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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