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LT05 MSU

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,786 mi
Last recorded140,786 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 MSU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,786 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Oct 2025 140,786 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2024 128,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 120,690 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 120,690 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2020 110,212 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,100 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,853 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

Front number plate cracked

Rear Exhaust mount worn

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,139 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,564 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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LT05 MSU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT05 MSU, 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 LT05 MSU registered?

LT05 MSU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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