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BK55 SZJ

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,811 mi
Last recorded154,811 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 SZJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 154,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 154,809 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 151,460 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 145,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 133,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 125,883 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)

slight play in nearside rack arm

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,242 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,178 miles

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,178 miles

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

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,711 miles

slight play in n.s steering rack arm

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,707 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in n.s steering rack arm

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,751 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BK55 SZJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK55 SZJ, 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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BK55 SZJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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