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AY05 ZZE

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,114 mi
Last recorded157,114 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZZE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 157,114 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 149,624 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 142,920 miles

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

slight play both front rack joints

Pass 14 Feb 2015 142,920 miles

slight play both front rack joints

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 109,378 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,603 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,790 miles

Nearside rear disc badly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 71,790 miles

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

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

Nearside rear disc badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 60,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in offside inner track rod joint

Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,683 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AY05 ZZE is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY05 ZZE, 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 AY05 ZZE registered?

AY05 ZZE is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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