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LX05 YWT

2005 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YWT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 110,580 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 110,511 miles

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

Both reversing lamps inoperative.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,926 miles

both front shocks damp.

front headlights cloudy beam pattern weak.

front wipers smeary.

lower rear engine mount torn.

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge.

oil leak.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 105,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level. (1.2.1b)

both front shocks have a slight misting of oil on them.

front headlights cloudy.

oil leaking heavily around engine.

rear engine mount torn.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2016 99,068 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 92,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 85,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,675 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on edges.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 81,674 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,904 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,904 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 67,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

small piece of offside rear spring missing?

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

small piece of offside rear spring missing?

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,283 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 47,408 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,753 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,352 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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LX05 YWT is a 2005 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX05 YWT, 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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LX05 YWT is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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