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GU05 DDY

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,886 mi
Last recorded83,886 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DDY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,886 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 83,882 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,076 miles

engine oil leak

nsf shock slight leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,075 miles

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

engine oil leak

nsf shock slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,292 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,696 miles

spare wheel loose

Fail 20 Oct 2009 36,633 miles

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

nsf tyre close to limit

spare wheel loose

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,359 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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GU05 DDY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU05 DDY, 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 GU05 DDY registered?

GU05 DDY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is GU05 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 DDY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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