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BT05 FON

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FON
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,175 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 94,711 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre outter wall slightly perised

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,292 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rack have slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2015 82,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rack have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,054 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangermant light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,299 miles

Vehicle has engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 71,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle has engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 60,332 miles

steering lock not working

Fail 24 May 2012 60,332 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering lock not working

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,868 miles

Slight play in two iner track rods...

Engine oil leaking from rear of engine onto exhaust...

Fail 31 May 2011 49,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight play in two iner track rods...

Engine oil leaking from rear of engine onto exhaust...

Pass 28 May 2010 39,337 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Fail 26 May 2010 39,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 28,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BT05 FON is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BT05 FON, 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 BT05 FON registered?

BT05 FON is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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