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HK05 EGU

2005 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 130,400 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear seat missing

Oil leak ()

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

unable to check brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 121,522 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 121,522 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,947 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,218 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 77,627 miles

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged but not effecting operation

Fail 10 May 2011 77,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged but not effecting operation

Pass 6 May 2010 68,322 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 68,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2009 56,417 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on iner edge

rear high level brake light not working

slight play in near side steering rack arm

slight play in off side steering rack arm

Pass 15 May 2008 42,988 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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HK05 EGU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK05 EGU, 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 HK05 EGU registered?

HK05 EGU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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