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MJ55 HWK

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,066 mi
Last recorded77,066 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HWK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

washer bottle insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

oil leak

slight smear front wipers

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,400 miles

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

play in inner steering rods

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,307 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 60,307 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake discs scored due to brake pads down to metal

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Slight play both sides front steering rack arms

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 52,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Slight play both sides front steering rack arms

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,079 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,974 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 26,967 miles

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

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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MJ55 HWK is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MJ55 HWK, 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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MJ55 HWK is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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