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RJ05 TWV

2005 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,109 mi
Last recorded46,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 TWV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 46,109 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2025 41,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 25,617 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 25,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear items was on the seat could not check the seat bult

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear items was on the seat could not check the seat bult third row

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear items was on the seat could not check the seat bult

Offside Rear items was on the seat could not check the seat bult third row

Pass 22 May 2021 15,578 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2021 15,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2020 8,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 6,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on outer blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 4,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 1,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,621 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,229 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,830 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,256 miles

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

full inspection of the nearside rear seat belt hindered by the fitment of a child seat.

rear wiper blade split

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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RJ05 TWV is a 2005 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ05 TWV, 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 RJ05 TWV registered?

RJ05 TWV is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 TWV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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