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EJ05 OWE

2005 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

136,253 mi
Last recorded136,253 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OWE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 136,253 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

all brake discs are in very poor condition

oil pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

traction control warning lamp indicates a fault

various oil leaks present

Fail 26 Mar 2012 136,253 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

all brake discs are in very poor condition

oil pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

traction control warning lamp indicates a fault

various oil leaks present

Pass 16 Apr 2010 130,394 miles

esp warning light on

Fail 8 Apr 2010 130,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

esp warning light on

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 111,215 miles

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

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 2 Jan 2009 97,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,326 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)

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 OWE is a 2005 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

EJ05 OWE is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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