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MW55 XLR

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,707 mi
Last recorded79,707 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 XLR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear tail light lens damaged

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,480 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,479 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,042 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,040 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,152 miles

center exhaust rubber defective but system not insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust rubber defective but system not insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,236 miles

rear tyres worn onouter edges

Fail 9 Sep 2017 58,234 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn onouter edges

Pass 3 May 2016 46,012 miles

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,972 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,243 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 18,435 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 225/55/17

offside tyre worn to 2mm 225/55/17

Pass 11 Jan 2010 13,334 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 7,075 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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MW55 XLR is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW55 XLR, 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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MW55 XLR is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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