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HV05 OBX

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,686 mi
Last recorded120,686 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 OBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 120,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,096 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,087 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,653 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,653 miles

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

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

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

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,059 miles

battery insecure

centre exhaust mounting perished

rear seats removed

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,059 miles

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

battery insecure

centre exhaust mounting perished

rear seats removed

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,879 miles

Play in Nearside rack end

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,710 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

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

Offside rear tyre slight wear on edges

Rear pads getting low

STRONG ADVISE - Front pads getting low

Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,511 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear seats (3rd row) not up at time of test , unable to check seat belts

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,511 miles

rear seats (3rd row) not up at time of test , unable to check seat belts

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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HV05 OBX is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV05 OBX, 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 HV05 OBX registered?

HV05 OBX is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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