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DV05 VFB

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,796 mi
Last recorded141,796 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VFB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 141,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 141,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 129,169 miles

headlamp converters fitted

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2019 129,169 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp converters fitted

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,953 miles

headlights frosty

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlights frosty

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner egde.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,659 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,656 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 70,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 70,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,613 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,302 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished all round

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 57,141 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,903 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,821 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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DV05 VFB is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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