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BJ05 MFA

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MFA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020

Both front headlghts cloudy need cleaning

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear passenger seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2018 373,521 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2018 373,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlights misty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 151,590 miles

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

rear brakes just in balance for mot

Fail 5 Jun 2017 151,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

rear brakes just in balance for mot

Pass 27 May 2016 143,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 143,096 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear suspension arm has been repaired

Pass 4 Mar 2013 141,267 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear suspension arm has been repaired

Pass 15 Feb 2012 138,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 138,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 127,549 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 127,549 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,299 miles

Front brake discs worn - lipped.

N/S/R tyre getting low.

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

Play noted in both steering rack inner joints.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn - lipped.

Hi-line stop lamp not working.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Play noted in both steering rack inner joints.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,171 miles

both front tyres (2mm) worn close to limit (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges (2mm)

large front undertray fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,605 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,605 miles

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

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

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test.

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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BJ05 MFA is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ05 MFA, 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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BJ05 MFA is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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