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LV55 HFU

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,246 mi
Last recorded70,246 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 HFU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 70,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge close to limit

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 70,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,063 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear most seat missing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear most seat missing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,026 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,026 miles

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

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

frt no plate discolour

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,967 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 54,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,795 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,360 miles

both front tyre treads low

Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,168 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyre treads low

Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,693 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 17,207 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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LV55 HFU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV55 HFU, 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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LV55 HFU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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