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FH05 LHT

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,668 mi
Last recorded120,668 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LHT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 120,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking coming out filler bottle when running (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn smooth on both edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,573 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2016 102,572 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,560 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passengers seats missing at time of test

Fail 22 May 2015 79,498 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,172 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 66,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,766 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,537 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 54,510 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 47,554 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 47,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 40,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 34,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,638 miles

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 18 Jun 2008 27,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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FH05 LHT is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH05 LHT, 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 FH05 LHT registered?

FH05 LHT is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is FH05 LHT safe to buy?

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