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GF05 WKJ

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,735 mi
Last recorded153,735 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 153,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 153,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 153,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 150,027 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 150,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working intermittently working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 147,723 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 147,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,646 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 143,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 113,404 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front tyre tread low

offside inner driveshaft gaiter slightly leaking

offside rear tyre tread low

rear brakes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,110 miles

slight dampness on n/s/f shock

Pass 9 May 2012 79,451 miles

light marks across swept area of windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and tread low

offside rear tyre worn on edge and tread low

rear brakes worn

Pass 17 May 2011 65,962 miles

front brake discs worn/corroding

Fail 17 May 2011 65,962 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroding

Fail 6 May 2010 56,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 56,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,463 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and treads low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 27,262 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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GF05 WKJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GF05 WKJ, 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 GF05 WKJ registered?

GF05 WKJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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