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BL05 BNF

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,888 mi
Last recorded126,888 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BNF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 126,735 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 114,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear rows child seat or folded down ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

cannot see any brake pads to properly inspect inner pads appear worn

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear row ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both headlamp images deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2018 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear row ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both headlamp images deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,748 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seat ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,748 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seat ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

nail in osf tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2016 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

nail in osf tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,405 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear hi level brake light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,401 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

2 child seats fitted in rear

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear hi level brake light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,747 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 27,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to n/s/r sill

Engine undertray and cover fitted

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,246 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 51,238 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,100 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,100 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,187 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 29,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BL05 BNF is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BL05 BNF, 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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BL05 BNF is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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