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X313 BLC

2001 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Espace84,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX313 BLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low approx 3mm and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,392 miles

Front Both track rods have slight play

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,791 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in nearside and offside front track rods

Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,255 miles

Front both brake discs badly corroded

Front both front track rods have slight play

Front both tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 85,255 miles

Front both brake discs badly corroded

Front both front track rods have slight play

Front both tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,731 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Play in both front track rods

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,036 miles

Play in nearside and offside front track ends

Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,029 miles

Play in both front track rods

Fail 30 Jan 2020 77,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/S/R Tyre perished

Play in both front track rods

Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,682 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Play in n/s and o/s/f track rods

o/s/f outer cv boot worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,307 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,979 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front tyre perished & staring to split

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front tyre perished & starting to split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished & starting to split

Rear exhaust box corroded & weak

both front brake discs corroded

slight play in both front track rods

Fail 24 Jan 2017 76,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front tyre perished & staring to split

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front tyre perished & starting to split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished & starting to split

Rear exhaust box corroded & weak

both front brake discs corroded

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,096 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot worn

play in n/s and o/s/f track rods

Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f outer cv boot worn

play in n/s and o/s/f track rods

rear brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,462 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear brake binding slightly

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,861 miles

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

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs corroded

rear wheels binding slightly

slight play in offside front & nearside steering arms

Fail 22 Jan 2013 71,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs corroded

rear wheels binding slightly

slight play in offside front & nearside steering arms

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,915 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight dampage aronnd radiator area

slight play on nearside & offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre rear seat not fitted -- belt not tested

front discs corroded and worn

front pad warning wires broken

Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre rear seat not fitted -- belt not tested

front discs corroded and worn

front pad warning wires broken

Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,038 miles

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

front pad wires broken

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,917 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside front & nearside front steering rack arms

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,161 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X313 BLC is a 2001 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 84,624 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 X313 BLC, 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 25 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X313 BLC is a 2001 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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