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AO55 EYW

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,061 mi
Last recorded120,061 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EYW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2015 120,061 miles

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

Slight play in rack ends.

front brake pads wearing low

vehicle is fitted with engine immobiliser system

Fail 12 Dec 2015 119,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Slight play in rack ends.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,817 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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Fail 22 Feb 2013 90,543 miles

1. nsf / osf tyres wearing close to legal limit 2.nsf / osf track rod ends slight play 3.osf track rodend dust cover perished /preventing ingres

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,543 miles

1. nsf / osf tyres wearing close to legal limit 2.nsf / osf track rod ends slight play 3.osf track rodend dust cover perished /preventing ingres

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,717 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,251 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,251 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 81,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,909 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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AO55 EYW is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AO55 EYW, 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 AO55 EYW registered?

AO55 EYW is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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