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NV05 DJU

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,137 mi
Last recorded93,137 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 DJU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 93,137 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,845 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,724 miles

Nearside outer sill showing some corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 22 May 2021 90,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs traction light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inop

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,852 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Slight play in nearside front inner rack joints.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in sidewall.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear centre. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 89,850 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not providing sufficient fluid to windscreen. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out due to vehicle having electronic handbrake problem.

Engine oil leak.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Slight play in nearside front inner rack joints.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in sidewall.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear centre. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 87,216 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,004 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,004 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rears. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 66,698 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 66,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,734 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,078 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,078 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 33,952 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 41,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NV05 DJU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NV05 DJU, 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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NV05 DJU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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