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BN05 XEJ

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,509 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp bulb slightly discoloured

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,177 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2016 42,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery loose in tray

nearside front foglight damaged

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 37,018 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,368 miles

front discs poor on inner faces

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,584 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011
Fail 18 Feb 2011

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

unable to get milage due to didgets not working

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,425 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 XEJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

BN05 XEJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 XEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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