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AO05 HCH

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,251 mi
Last recorded145,251 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HCH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 145,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 139,112 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Slight leak from N/S inner drive shaft rubber (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,266 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 132,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 123,335 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 123,335 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 95,099 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise full brake check

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise change track rod ends with inner joints

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise change track rod ends with inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

movement in rear tow bar

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,123 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 50,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r & n/s/r indicators fading to white

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,338 miles

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight freeplay apparent within nearside inner rack ball joint.

Slight freeplay apparent within offside inner rack ball joint.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 39,338 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight freeplay apparent within nearside inner rack ball joint.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,987 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Slight freeplay apparent within both inner rack ball joints.

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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AO05 HCH is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO05 HCH, 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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AO05 HCH is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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