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PF05 VEL

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,445 mi
Last recorded119,445 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VEL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,445 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (borderline)

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2017 119,440 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,498 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer edges worn

both headlamp lens tarnished

o/s/f bumper corner loose

Fail 15 Jul 2016 99,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyre outer edges worn

both headlamp lens tarnished

o/s/f bumper corner loose

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,587 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 80,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear centre seat been removed

Pass 10 Jul 2013
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,935 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,127 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Jul 2011 30,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,477 miles

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

winter mud and snow tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2009 14,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

winter mud and snow tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,605 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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PF05 VEL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PF05 VEL, 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 PF05 VEL registered?

PF05 VEL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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