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GL05 RHY

2005 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,819 mi
Last recorded77,819 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,819 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,229 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 76,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,444 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,444 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,780 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,829 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 66,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,150 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 63,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,071 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 59,068 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,262 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,633 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,156 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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GL05 RHY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

GL05 RHY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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