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MV05 MTJ

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,969 mi
Last recorded37,969 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 MTJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,969 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 37,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,039 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 16,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,205 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 7,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,732 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 34,732 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,209 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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MV05 MTJ 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 MV05 MTJ, 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 MV05 MTJ registered?

MV05 MTJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is MV05 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 MTJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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