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BN05 XCH

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XCH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,298 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,202 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge not repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,349 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,957 miles

Front disc inner surfaces corroding.

Slight distortion on front brake discs.

Slight play in both front inner steering rack arms.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,168 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,168 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,312 miles

Dog transit cages fitted to rear. Not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Slight play in offside lower ball joint

Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,310 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dog transit cages fitted to rear. Not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Slight play in offside lower ball joint

Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,930 miles

ESP light on indicating a fault. Failable after 20/03/2013 under section 3.4

Front discs corroded inner face

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in both inner trak rod joints

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,930 miles

ESP light on indicating a fault. Failable after 20/03/2013 under section 3.4

Front discs corroded inner face

Slight play in both inner trak rod joints

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,000 miles

Nearside front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,000 miles

Nearside front discs corroded on inner face

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,226 miles

O/side seat belt edge fluffing. Only o/side rear seat fitted at time of test. V slight play in o/side of steering rack. Front brake disc inner surfaces are corroding.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,864 miles

wear lips on front brake discs unable to see pads o/s/r & rear centre seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,810 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

wear lips on front brake discs unable to see pads o/s/r & rear centre seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Pass 1 May 2009 34,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,774 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 XCH is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XCH, 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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BN05 XCH is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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