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AK55 BHU

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BHU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 74,498 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,790 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 68,790 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,610 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 63,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,619 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

O.S.R tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2018 59,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

O.S.R tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,555 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged alloy wheel outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 52,554 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic wing cracked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel weakened by modification cover (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged alloy wheel outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre cracking inner wall badly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,953 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre cracking inner wall badly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2012 44,305 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,510 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jan 2010 35,798 miles

brake pedal slight creeping when held under pressure

front washers intermittent fault

o/s/r caliper leak?

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,834 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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AK55 BHU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AK55 BHU, 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 AK55 BHU registered?

AK55 BHU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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