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RF05 OUJ

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 OUJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountain (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,055 miles

Front Tyres worn on tread edges nearside and offside

Headlamps deteriorated nearside and offside

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 77,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres worn on tread edges nearside and offside

Headlamps deteriorated nearside and offside

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,397 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both steering rack ends worn

Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,395 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both steering rack ends worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,073 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 68,072 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 64,889 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,483 miles

nearside steering rack end worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,766 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,227 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,018 miles

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

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

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

play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 6 Apr 2010 44,018 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,213 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,213 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,495 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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RF05 OUJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RF05 OUJ, 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 RF05 OUJ registered?

RF05 OUJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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