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HN05 HVE

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,347 mi
Last recorded145,347 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HVE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 145,347 miles

FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE DAMAGED

O/S REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S TRACK ROD END GAITER IS BADLY PERISHED

OIL LEAK

SCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR

STEERING RACK O/S INNER BALL JOINT IS WORN

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Fail 18 Feb 2016 145,347 miles

FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE DAMAGED

O/S REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S TRACK ROD END GAITER IS BADLY PERISHED

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR

STEERING RACK O/S INNER BALL JOINT IS WORN

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,718 miles

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

Oil leak

front fog lamps damaged

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2015 138,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front fog lights lens damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs partly corroded

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 129,373 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,748 miles

engine oil leak close to contaminating o/s brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2012 116,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 106,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside front rack end

Fail 12 Feb 2010 106,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,842 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 35,838 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 61,043 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2008 26,337 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link 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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HN05 HVE is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue 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 HN05 HVE, 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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HN05 HVE is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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