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HV55 BGE

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BGE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/f indicator affecting o/s sidelamp - o/s main beam (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front lamps misting

heavy corrosion on tow bar assembly

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

slight play detected possible both steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,866 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES MISTING

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

TOW BAR ITSELF SHOWING HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 20 Jul 2018 90,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ALSO MUCH LESS DAMPING EFFECT THAN N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES MISTING

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

TOW BAR ITSELF SHOWING HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 11 May 2017 89,633 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2017 89,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner rack end slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2015 79,524 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner rack end slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,105 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,482 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,480 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges

oil leak under engine

slight fuel smell when bonnet opened no leak visable

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,971 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

your parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency(17%). it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Jun 2010 47,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,677 miles

Nearside Inner 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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HV55 BGE is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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