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FG55 XYY

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XYY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 136,514 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Oil leak engine underside very wet with oil ()

Fail 14 May 2018 136,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper cover insecure (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Oil leak engine underside very wet with oil ()

Pass 19 May 2017 127,384 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 127,383 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 119,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking could be out

Fail 6 May 2016 119,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened dust cover split (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking could be out

Pass 7 May 2015 112,829 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 112,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,298 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 103,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 101,173 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 101,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,729 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 99,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,667 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,405 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,180 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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FG55 XYY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FG55 XYY, 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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FG55 XYY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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