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MA05 SDU

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,871 mi
Last recorded83,871 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SDU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,862 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,973 miles

advise tracking check

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

rear seats 3rd row not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,667 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

advise tracking check

rear seats 3rd row not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc's in poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,122 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc's in poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,984 miles

slight play in nsf and osf steering arms

unable to check n s r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

washer pump faulty rear washer jet the same time as the front washers when the fronts are suppost to be going

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,259 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 35,259 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 35,231 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,217 miles

Oil leak

slight movment to n/s steering arm

Fail 11 Apr 2008 35,071 miles

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

Oil leak

slight movment to n/s steering arm

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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MA05 SDU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MA05 SDU, 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 MA05 SDU registered?

MA05 SDU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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