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HN05 EJV

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,567 mi
Last recorded118,567 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 EJV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 118,567 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to front bumper

osr tyre bald on outer edge & cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2015 115,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to front bumper

osr tyre bald on outer edge & cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2015 115,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,407 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,333 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,147 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 58,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 42,164 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,774 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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HN05 EJV is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HN05 EJV, 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 HN05 EJV registered?

HN05 EJV is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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