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NV05 UTY

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,752 mi
Last recorded108,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UTY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,752 miles

Front wipers, smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (4.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (4.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

head lamp lens fogged, beam image ok

Pass 14 May 2025 108,255 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 107,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil on engine under tray

Pass 3 May 2023 106,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 May 2022 105,554 miles

Front wipers, smearing

oil on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,900 miles

Front smear from wipers

Pass 12 May 2020 103,377 miles

Oil on engine area

Pass 15 May 2019 101,983 miles

Front slight smear from wipers

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

oil residue on engine area

Pass 4 May 2018 99,716 miles

oil on o/s/f lower arm

play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

wear to engine mountings

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,711 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level on minimum

oil on o/s/f lower arm

play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

wear to engine mountings

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil marks around steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil marks around steering rack

Pass 5 May 2016 88,086 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads worn slightly low

o/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 7 May 2015 83,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 83,189 miles

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

Brake fluid level on minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 77,524 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 71,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front wipers smearing

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 May 2012 64,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted and worn

front wipers smearing

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 8 May 2012 64,069 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted and worn

front wipers smearing

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2011 54,748 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,504 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,536 miles

rear screen wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 May 2008 29,844 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

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 UTY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NV05 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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