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RA05 VWU

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,529 mi
Last recorded185,529 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 185,529 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and offside front (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 178,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 178,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 165,886 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 150,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 135,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 110,474 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 110,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,615 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 36,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2008 36,796 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 VWU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RA05 VWU, 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 VWU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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