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MF05 FRC

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FRC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 132,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os & ns (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ns centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,343 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,319 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightley noisey ?

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 12 Aug 2016 109,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightley noisey ?

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 102,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 92,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 85,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 85,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 79,032 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 79,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,499 miles

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

rear discs lipped

turbo oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,790 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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MF05 FRC is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MF05 FRC, 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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MF05 FRC is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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