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LY05 UWT

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UWT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly loose

service light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 70,938 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly loose

service light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,090 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,072 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,877 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,085 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 48,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,514 miles

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

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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LY05 UWT is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY05 UWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 UWT registered?

LY05 UWT is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LY05 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 UWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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