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FL55 VFN

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,394 mi
Last recorded137,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VFN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,394 miles

O/S inner rack slight play

Fail 3 May 2018 220,942 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 132,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 132,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 132,707 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

front tyre sizes 225/60/16

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyre sizes 215/55/16

Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,589 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber leak approaching fail stage (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,413 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,606 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 112,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,689 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 104,685 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,760 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2011 86,760 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,274 miles

Offside 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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FL55 VFN 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 61.1%.

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 FL55 VFN, 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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FL55 VFN is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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