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GK55 BVZ

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BVZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 117,399 miles

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

Front headlight lenses deteriorating advise attention

Front wiper blads deteriorating advise replacment

Nearside Front and center seats removed at time of test

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside advise attention ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly advise attention

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake only just met minimum requirments advise attention

Pass 19 Nov 2016 101,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 101,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,474 miles

Front rack-ends have slight play

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

Rear Seats missing @ time of test

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 95,466 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front rack-ends have slight play

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

Rear Seats missing @ time of test

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2014 86,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,908 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,902 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,402 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

deep cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

deep cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

n/s/r abs sensor wire rubbing wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,505 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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GK55 BVZ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK55 BVZ, 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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GK55 BVZ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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