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FD05 XKL

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,311 mi
Last recorded104,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XKL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 97,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS SENSOR LOOM ON LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,129 miles

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

child seats fitted to both far rear seats

Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

child seats fitted to both far rear seats

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,329 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 64,991 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,938 miles

front brake discs wearing

slight play too both front steering rack arms

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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FD05 XKL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD05 XKL, 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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FD05 XKL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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