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HK05 FEP

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 FEP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 142,078 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner rack

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 142,078 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner rack

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear gearbox mount defective

Fail 10 Mar 2016 130,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear gearbox mount defective

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,782 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 120,751 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,734 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Feb 2013 77,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,619 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,152 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,152 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive 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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HK05 FEP is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

HK05 FEP is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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