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GY55 DSX

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 DSX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,969 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 116,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,251 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,835 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 106,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.7.3)

dampness around offside rear brake caliper

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,627 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.7.3)

dampness around offside rear brake caliper

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,575 miles

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

engine oil leak

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2014 83,557 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,925 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,080 miles

Nearside inner steering arm joint, slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,080 miles

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

Nearside inner steering arm joint, slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake disc's lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,756 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,160 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 26,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,668 miles

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

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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GY55 DSX 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 57.9%.

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 GY55 DSX, 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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GY55 DSX is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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