2008 Renault Espace 2.0L Diesel · LN57 BFZ

The 2025‑09‑10 MOT at 169,194 miles records a pass, yet the preceding 2025‑09‑09 failure at the same mileage reveals multiple defects, indicating a worsening maintenance trend rather than stability. Repeated brake pedal reserve issues, tyre failures, and suspension wear across the last two years show that the vehicle’s condition has not improved. Mileage has risen steadily from 82,931 miles in 2016 to 169,194 miles in 2025, an average increase of roughly 9,500 miles per year, matching the typical 9,400‑mile annual usage for a 2008 model. Each year shows a test, with no extended periods of inactivity; the jump from 159,219 miles in 2024 to 169,194 miles in 2025 represents a 9,975‑mile increment, the largest annual rise in the record. Recurring faults centre on the suspension system – arm pins and bushes show wear in 2021, 2023 and 2025, while the offside front anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover has deteriorated since 2025 and the steering rack inner joint exhibits persistent play. Braking components display concerning trends: the 2025 test notes insufficient pedal reserve travel, the 2021 test recorded rear pads under 1.5 mm and a seriously weakened disc, and earlier tests flagged pitted or scored discs. Tyre condition also deteriorates, with edge wear, a structural lump on the offside front tyre in 2025, and frequent warnings about wear close to the legal limit. Lighting and wiper failures appear intermittently, suggesting neglected routine checks. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension arm pins, bushes and anti‑roll bar linkage for excessive play or corrosion, examine the steering rack for joint wear, verify brake pedal travel and the condition of discs and pads, and assess tyre integrity, especially the offside front tyre lump and edge wear. Testing all lamps, the windscreen wiper operation and the condition of the registration plate is advisable, as is a visual check for structural rust or damage to the rear body panels noted in earlier records.