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OV05 YZU

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,400 mi
Last recorded128,400 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YZU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 128,400 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,272 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 116,272 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 104,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 91,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advises babe seats fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,056 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,263 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,263 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,684 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 33,684 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,028 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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OV05 YZU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV05 YZU, 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 OV05 YZU registered?

OV05 YZU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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