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GL05 DGU

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 106,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,456 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 93,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 77,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,592 miles

child seats in rear

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,466 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,466 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 May 2011 40,419 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edge and slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on edge and slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2010 35,108 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,077 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2009 29,072 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,416 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

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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GL05 DGU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GL05 DGU, 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 GL05 DGU registered?

GL05 DGU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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