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HK05 LWU

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,020 mi
Last recorded132,020 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 132,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 125,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 117,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 109,510 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2014 97,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 90,186 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 90,186 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,247 miles

centre middle row seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

offside middle row seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre middle row seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

offside middle row seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,528 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,528 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,045 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 LWU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK05 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

HK05 LWU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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