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BF05 VTW

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,777 mi
Last recorded73,777 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VTW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 73,777 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 73,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 59,088 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2013 59,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,225 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 30,225 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail and starting to split in tread pattern

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,254 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,544 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 10,543 miles

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

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 VTW is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VTW, 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 BF05 VTW registered?

BF05 VTW is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 VTW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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