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RA05 UFL

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,395 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 122,395 miles

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

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 122,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leaking from turbo oil feed pipe

Smoke under bonnet possible exhaust gas / burnt oil

Pass 4 May 2016 117,824 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 106,940 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2015 106,769 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 89,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2014 89,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2013 80,198 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre is of run flat fitment

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 23 May 2013 80,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre is of run flat fitment

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2008 61,942 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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RA05 UFL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA05 UFL, 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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RA05 UFL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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