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BT55 VFU

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,624 mi
Last recorded124,624 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VFU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 124,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 124,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,195 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 114,184 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,449 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

off side rear tyre has uneven wear.

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 VFU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT55 VFU, 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 BT55 VFU registered?

BT55 VFU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BT55 VFU safe to buy?

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