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BK55 RXG

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,120 mi
Last recorded162,120 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 RXG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 162,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 150,807 miles

front disks corroded

headlamp images not clear

nsr winter tyre fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 150,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front disks corroded

headlamp images not clear

nsr winter tyre fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 140,389 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 140,367 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 140,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,139 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2014 129,139 miles

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

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

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

Battery loose

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 116,982 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,549 miles

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear tyres worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 110,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 May 2011 99,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 86,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 67,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,810 miles

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

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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BK55 RXG is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc 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 BK55 RXG, 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 BK55 RXG registered?

BK55 RXG is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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