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HV55 RHY

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 171,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 168,747 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 166,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 162,941 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 162,939 miles

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

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 159,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 159,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,033 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 148,017 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,910 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 138,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,576 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,546 miles

Coolant leak from water pump .

Esp light on dash

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

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,149 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,149 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,978 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 RHY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver 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 RHY, 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 RHY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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