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HT05 RCX

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RCX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,105 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 85,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,528 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 54,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,214 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 43,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,779 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 41,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,024 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,627 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,104 miles

RACK JOINTS PLAY

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Fail 3 Mar 2016 35,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle AND REAR (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner rear brake excessively fluctuating FACE ##POOR## (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating DISCS INNER FACES (3.7.B.3)

RACK JOINTS PLAY

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,672 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,559 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to crack

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,009 miles

o/s/r inner face of disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,754 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,258 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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HT05 RCX is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HT05 RCX, 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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HT05 RCX is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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