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HV55 BOJ

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,305 mi
Last recorded145,305 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BOJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 145,305 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2019 145,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 117,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 117,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,375 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,983 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 49,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 40,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,363 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 32,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,043 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,043 miles

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

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 BOJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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