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MT05 CVK

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

141,589 mi
Last recorded141,589 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 CVK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 141,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 128,391 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad's 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reverse lamps inoperative, N/s/r and O/s/r.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad's 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reverse lamps inoperative, N/s/r and O/s/r.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 117,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,nsr both pipes,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged osf and nsf tyres inner edges worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Rear reverse lamp/s not working,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 10 May 2023 117,588 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure rubber bracket broken,exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,nsr both pipes,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged osf and nsf tyres inner edges worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Rear reverse lamp/s not working,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 13 May 2022 106,709 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,nsr both pipes,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and central rear,advise ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 20 May 2021 102,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,nsr both pipes ferrules,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 19 May 2021 102,004 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure ns bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,nsr both pipes ferrules,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge,advise ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underneath tray fitted which is obstruct view

Fail 12 Jun 2019 95,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underneath tray fitted which is obstruct view

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,287 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All brake ferrules corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion on casings

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 90,287 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake light not working

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All brake ferrules corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion on casings

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,136 miles

Front Lower rear engine mount has some play in bush,advise

Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,135 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock absorber leaking fluid (2.7.3)

Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber slightly misted,advise (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail,advise

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,767 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 77,589 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 75,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,482 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 68,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,539 miles

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)

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/front fog light lens cracked. no sharp edge

Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,275 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/front fog light lens cracked. no sharp edge

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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MT05 CVK is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MT05 CVK, 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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MT05 CVK is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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