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DV05 LCE

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,665 mi
Last recorded127,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LCE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 125,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 117,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 117,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 108,108 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 108,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,108 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,519 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 87,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 74,076 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 73,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DV05 LCE is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV05 LCE, 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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DV05 LCE is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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