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RY54 BYJ

2004 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,997 mi
Last recorded167,997 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Espace72,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 BYJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 167,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 156,501 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 156,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2013 129,271 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,257 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,761 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 118,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 103,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,645 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,442 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 51,442 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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RY54 BYJ is a 2004 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY54 BYJ, 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 RY54 BYJ registered?

RY54 BYJ is a 2004 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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