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BT54 SFJ

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,837 mi
Last recorded192,837 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 192,837 miles

Both front tyres, edges worn smooth

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

slight brake bind, off-side rear.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 192,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Mar 2016 184,052 miles

body damage

child seat fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 184,052 miles

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

body damage

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 170,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s steering arm play

Fail 22 Feb 2013 93,809 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s steering arm play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,341 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,398 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 62,398 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,898 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 54,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osf track rod end gaitor split

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,129 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,593 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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BT54 SFJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc 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 BT54 SFJ, 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 BT54 SFJ registered?

BT54 SFJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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