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MF05 PHJ

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,563 mi
Last recorded110,563 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,563 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 110,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,992 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 104,984 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

traction control light and parking brake fault light illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 97,614 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

traction control light and parking brake fault light illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play O/S steering rack end

Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,617 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 PHJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MF05 PHJ, 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 MF05 PHJ registered?

MF05 PHJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is MF05 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 PHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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