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BN05 VJM

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VJM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 115,870 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished ,splitting in tread and worn heavy on outer shoulder STRONG ADVISE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine appears oily

pipe on side of engine loose and ratting against engine

Fail 30 Jan 2018 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished ,splitting in tread and worn heavy on outer shoulder STRONG ADVISE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine appears oily

pipe on side of engine loose and ratting against engine

Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,701 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,757 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,338 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres just legal

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear most seat not fitted at the time of test & child seat fitted to the nearsideseat center row..

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,521 miles

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

play starting in o/s/f track rod arm

rear wiper blade split

strong advice play started in n/s/f track rod ball joint

tyre wear starting on o/s/r

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,462 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,291 miles

front number plate cracked

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2009 45,929 miles

offside rear/rear seat missing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,487 miles

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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BN05 VJM is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN05 VJM, 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 BN05 VJM registered?

BN05 VJM is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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