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FG05 HTP

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,259 mi
Last recorded166,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HTP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 166,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 166,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 163,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 160,740 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 160,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 157,179 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 157,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 154,479 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 154,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 147,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 140,087 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 140,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 123,074 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 123,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery very poor

Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,874 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,163 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 78,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,543 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,540 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 46,521 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FG05 HTP is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FG05 HTP, 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 FG05 HTP registered?

FG05 HTP is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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