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DG55 VTX

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,799 mi
Last recorded154,799 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 154,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear no reverse light

clutch pedal rubber worn though

Pass 13 May 2025 152,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 149,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened inner bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil service due on dash

Fail 5 Jun 2023 147,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil service due on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 139,317 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 139,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 132,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 119,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,060 miles

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

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

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

wear to the outer edge of nearside front tyre

wear to the outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,060 miles

wear to the outer edge of nearside front tyre

wear to the outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,341 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 93,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,259 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,259 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,379 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,223 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 69,223 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear/rear and centre rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,705 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,072 miles

incorrect tyre speed/load rates

nearside rear tyre 3mm

rear number plate fading

damage too offside rear shocker casing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,343 miles

incorrect tyre speed/load rates

rear number plate fading

damage too offside rear shocker casing

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 VTX is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DG55 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

DG55 VTX is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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