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BT55 VEF

2006 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,196 mi
Last recorded137,196 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VEF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 137,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering arm

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 137,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering arm

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

Pass 22 May 2015 123,296 miles

steering lock noisey with ignition off

tyre pressure monitoring system faulty

Fail 22 May 2015 123,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

steering lock noisey with ignition off

tyre pressure monitoring system faulty

Pass 16 May 2014 107,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S mirror slightly loose on mounting

Rear tyre depths 3.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 91,768 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads appear low

Fail 24 May 2013 91,767 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,338 miles

0/s/r wheel rim damaged

large crack in screen

rear brake pads appear low check when doing spring

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,338 miles

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

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

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

0/s/r wheel rim damaged

large crack in screen

rear brake pads appear low check when doing spring

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the required limit.

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

play in n/s steering rack

slight play in t/r/e's

unable to se inner brake pads

large crack in screen

Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,490 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

play in n/s steering rack

slight play in t/r/e's

unable to se inner brake pads

large crack in screen

Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,008 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,448 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,448 miles

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror backing missing

only 2 rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

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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BT55 VEF is a 2006 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 81,002 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 BT55 VEF, 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 20 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT55 VEF registered?

BT55 VEF is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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