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AK05 DNV

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,736 mi
Last recorded127,736 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DNV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,736 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower engine mount worn

Pass 11 Oct 2021 125,514 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 125,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,946 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 121,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 107,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,130 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,130 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Fail 19 Mar 2016 87,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,755 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,939 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,463 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s co-axial joints

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,579 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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AK05 DNV is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK05 DNV, 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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What year was AK05 DNV registered?

AK05 DNV is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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