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FP55 SXD

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

127,511 mi
Last recorded127,511 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SXD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 127,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 127,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,646 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake fluid level on minimum

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

o/s steering drumstick has play in it

Fail 29 Mar 2010 121,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake fluid level on minimum

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

o/s steering drumstick has play in it

Pass 17 Apr 2009 110,650 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 110,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 110,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 110,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 110,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FP55 SXD is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FP55 SXD, 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 FP55 SXD registered?

FP55 SXD is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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