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LS05 MKJ

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 MKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,205 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 91,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,537 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 85,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,542 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,082 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,701 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,040 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)

damage to nearside rear wing

engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

body damage n/s/r quater panel

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

third row seats not in car at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,507 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

third row seats not in car at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,548 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,538 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 33,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,317 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,931 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 23,916 miles

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

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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LS05 MKJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LS05 MKJ, 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 LS05 MKJ registered?

LS05 MKJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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