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NC05 WLK

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,144 mi
Last recorded167,144 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 WLK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 167,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 167,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 159,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under chassis,suspension,exhaust,and break components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 159,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 155,643 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 153,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 149,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,686 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 138,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,633 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 133,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 129,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,719 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 125,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 123,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 118,692 miles

Slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 23 Jun 2014 118,689 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,559 miles

near side rear sill corroded, off side parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,346 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 102,345 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,564 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,227 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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NC05 WLK is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NC05 WLK, 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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NC05 WLK is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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