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DG55 SKU

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SKU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,357 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 119,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 113,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported near caliper (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported near caliper (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,651 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 92,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,865 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,860 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,928 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 72,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,882 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,881 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,596 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,246 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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DG55 SKU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc 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 DG55 SKU, 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 DG55 SKU registered?

DG55 SKU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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