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AJ55 EFV

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,808 mi
Last recorded79,808 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EFV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,808 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,495 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 78,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,987 miles

Corrosion appearing on various suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 71,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion appearing on various suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,339 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,205 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,345 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,365 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil cap broken

Fail 23 Nov 2017 59,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil cap broken

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 55,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,753 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 49,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,169 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 44,169 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

high front brake inbalance

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,543 miles

rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,497 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear discs pitted and corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,484 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front fog light broken

Fail 8 Nov 2010 40,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front fog light broken

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,415 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,321 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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AJ55 EFV is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,648 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 AJ55 EFV, 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 21 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 EFV is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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