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BF05 GZM

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,137 mi
Last recorded153,137 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GZM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 153,137 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2015 153,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,785 miles

o/s rear and n/s rear tyres have sight cracks but not down to cords

Fail 26 Jul 2013 124,783 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

o/s rear and n/s rear tyres have sight cracks but not down to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 122,214 miles

damp wet on top of engine unable to see with all top covering recommend inspect injectors and leak off pipes

n/s/r outer tyre tread perished/cracking

only 5 seats fitted upright time of test including drivers seat

Fail 9 Mar 2012 225,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured when operated

damp wet on top of engine unable to see with all top covering recommend inspect injectors and leak off pipes

front outer pads low unable to see front inner pad thickness recommend further inspection

n/s/r outer tyre tread perished/cracking

only 5 seats fitted upright time of test including drivers seat

unable to see rear inner brake pad trhickness recommend further inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2011 117,748 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2011 117,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

rubber pipe adrift o/s suspect breather pipe recommend further inspection

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,925 miles

Both front disc corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s inner track rod

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 97,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,559 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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BF05 GZM is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF05 GZM, 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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BF05 GZM is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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