CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE05 LWL

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,443 mi
Last recorded174,443 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LWL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 174,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside centre row ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear and nearside front tyres near legal limits 225/45/17

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to nearside rear body panel

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 26 Sep 2016 174,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside centre row ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear and nearside front tyres near legal limits 225/45/17

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to nearside rear body panel

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 147,104 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 147,104 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 130,496 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,932 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 99,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,476 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,821 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
Full Renault Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE05 LWL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE05 LWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE05 LWL?

You can check the full history of RE05 LWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE05 LWL registered?

RE05 LWL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is RE05 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LWL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE05 LWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE05 LWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.