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DS05 BHY

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,140 mi
Last recorded94,140 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,140 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,309 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,206 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,847 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,847 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,208 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,892 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear indicators discoloured

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,892 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Both rear indicators discoloured

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blowing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,623 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,585 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,465 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,033 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake pads worn and discs rusting

two clips missing from exhaust and heatshield fowling

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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DS05 BHY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DS05 BHY, 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 DS05 BHY registered?

DS05 BHY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DS05 BHY safe to buy?

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