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EJ05 OWD

2005 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,175 mi
Last recorded145,175 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OWD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 145,175 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 143,792 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all 3 (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

lights remain on all the time

rear bumper cracked

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

various warning messages on screen

Pass 19 Aug 2016 137,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 137,101 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wire loose/rubbing on wheel (3.4.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015

battery is retained by non original method

tyre pressure monitoring display is not visible

Fail 12 Aug 2015 129,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 117,299 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 117,299 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,785 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 148,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front headlight auto level sensor damaged

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,653 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 106,611 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 100,998 miles

centre and rear seat removed seat belts not checked

Fail 11 May 2010 100,998 miles

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

centre and rear seat removed seat belts not checked

Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 87,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,852 miles

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)

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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EJ05 OWD is a 2005 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EJ05 OWD, 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 EJ05 OWD registered?

EJ05 OWD is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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