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MV55 SSO

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,580 mi
Last recorded142,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 SSO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 142,580 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats fitted ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 142,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats fitted ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 May 2018 130,779 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and centre rear . Third row seats. ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 May 2018 130,779 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and centre rear . Third row seats. ()

REAR BRAKE DISC VERY CORRODID

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 May 2017 120,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 113,564 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 21 May 2015 107,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,727 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,727 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,403 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,008 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 44,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,451 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 26,504 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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MV55 SSO is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MV55 SSO, 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 MV55 SSO registered?

MV55 SSO is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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