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RJ55 HDV

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 HDV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,843 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre lightly wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge's outer edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 89,680 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre lightly wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge's outer edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,636 miles

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

play in offside front rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,219 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,081 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,510 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 43,510 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,232 miles

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

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

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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RJ55 HDV is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ55 HDV, 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 RJ55 HDV registered?

RJ55 HDV is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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