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OY05 HOJ

2005 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,521 mi
Last recorded151,521 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HOJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 146,433 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,326 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

hazard switch worked intermitant

n/s/f cv boot insecure

n/s/r shock weeping

Fail 6 Mar 2014 134,417 miles

Both rear 225/55 x 16 tyres heavily worn

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,417 miles

Both rear 225/55 x 16 tyres heavily worn

Pass 1 May 2013 130,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

brake servo damp

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excessive oil leak

front brakes release unevenly

offside front wing inner plastic cover loose

slight play in offside steering

washer bottle neck broken and missing including cap

Fail 1 May 2013 130,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake servo damp

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excessive oil leak

front brakes release unevenly

offside front wing inner plastic cover loose

slight play in offside steering

washer bottle neck broken and missing including cap

Fail 17 Apr 2013 130,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

engine leaking oil.

rear brakes binding slightly.

very slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 3 May 2012 125,337 miles

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

childs seat fitted offside rear

rear seats removed

Fail 3 May 2012 125,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

childs seat fitted offside rear

rear seats removed

Pass 29 Apr 2011 113,879 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 113,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s headlamp adjuster insecure

o/s/f abs wire insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2010 102,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s headlamp adjuster insecure

o/s/f abs wire insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2009 93,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,522 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

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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OY05 HOJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY05 HOJ, 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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OY05 HOJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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