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FY05 ARX

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,011 mi
Last recorded164,011 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ARX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 164,011 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 5 Mar 2018 164,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle when pedal released (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,708 miles

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

Offside Front one of seat fixings insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 154,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor link adrift (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front one of seat fixings insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 146,446 miles

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2016 146,446 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,576 miles

3rd row outer seat not fitted.

advise - full rear liners, partial front liners, partia; sill covers and engine undertray all in position at time of test.

child seat fitted to 2nd row centre seat preventing full inspection of seat belt.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

steering lock not fully engaging but factory imobilizer system fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,384 miles

No 3rd row o/s seat fitted.

Steering lock inoperative - but card key has an immobiliser chip in it

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 120,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted to 2nd row o/s seat belt

No 3rd row o/s seat fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock inoperative - but card key has an immobiliser chip in it

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,446 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

child seat fitted to 2nd row o/s seat belt

no 2nd row centre seat fitted

no 3rd row seats fitted.

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2013 109,386 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

child seat fitted to 2nd row o/s seat belt

no 2nd row centre seat fitted

no 3rd row seats fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,909 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 98,909 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 89,029 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,557 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 62,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,053 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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FY05 ARX is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel 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 FY05 ARX, 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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FY05 ARX is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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