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PJ05 YCW

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YCW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,055 miles

2x Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both Front Steering Rack Ends Slight Play

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 97,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

2x Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both Front Steering Rack Ends Slight Play

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,371 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

Slight play in both front steering rack inner tie rods

Fail 24 Jul 2012 79,371 miles

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

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

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)

Slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

Slight play in both front steering rack inner tie rods

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,062 miles

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

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,540 miles

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

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)

front brake disc slightly worn

slight play o/s+n/s inner rack arms

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,238 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,689 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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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PJ05 YCW is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PJ05 YCW, 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 PJ05 YCW registered?

PJ05 YCW is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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