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RF55 ERJ

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,392 mi
Last recorded141,392 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ERJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,392 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 141,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 131,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,106 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,805 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,087 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,858 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,898 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN BADLY OUTER EDGE

Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,893 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN BADLY OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,403 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,403 miles

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

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

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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RF55 ERJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RF55 ERJ, 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 RF55 ERJ registered?

RF55 ERJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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