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FV05 UPL

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,784 mi
Last recorded115,784 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UPL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,784 miles

Centre Rear Kiddies seat fitted

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2015 115,783 miles

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

Centre Rear Kiddies seat fitted

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2014 103,257 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,604 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,591 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn bad on outer edges

n/s and o/s rear child seat fitted

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,682 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,629 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,211 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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FV05 UPL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV05 UPL, 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 FV05 UPL registered?

FV05 UPL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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