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HV55 BFM

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,116 mi
Last recorded93,116 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,116 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 93,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,242 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight play detected at wheel

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 64,242 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight play detected at wheel

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,327 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW AT OUTER EDGES.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,463 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 58,440 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,815 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight cleaning device inoperative

Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight cleaning device inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,368 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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HV55 BFM is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV55 BFM, 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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HV55 BFM is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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