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RF05 ZSU

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,027 mi
Last recorded174,027 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ZSU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 174,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 149,844 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 149,194 miles

Front number plate cracked

High level brake light not working

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front track rod end ball joints

Various oil weeps

Fail 19 Feb 2019 149,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Front number plate cracked

High level brake light not working

Slight play in both front track rod end ball joints

Various oil weeps

Pass 15 Nov 2017 149,048 miles

All front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 11 Nov 2016 139,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mount deteriorated

engine/exhaust noisy

oil leak

play in both inner rack joints

seats removed

unable to check oil level

Fail 6 Nov 2015 129,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mount deteriorated

engine/exhaust noisy

oil leak

play in both inner rack joints

seats removed

unable to check oil level

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 117,224 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,447 miles

Centre stop light in-op

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Offside front tyre wearing edges and tyre wall cut

Oil leak

Slight play both steering arms

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,194 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,121 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 35,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,058 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 61,056 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,820 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 ZSU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

RF05 ZSU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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