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RK55 RFL

2005 Renault Espace

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 RFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 157,607 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective rear gear box mount ()

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 157,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective rear gear box mount ()

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,774 miles

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

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

diesel injector blowing

oil leak

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 21 Mar 2016 148,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

diesel injector blowing

oil leak

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2015 137,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,594 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 119,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,466 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

child seats fitted to n/s and centre of middle row of seats unable to fully inspect seatbelts

engine oil filler cap lid is broken

Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,948 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

child seats fitted to n/s and centre of middle row of seats unable to fully inspect seatbelts

engine oil filler cap lid is broken

Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,574 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

top cover on engine oil dipstick insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,810 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,424 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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RK55 RFL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc petrol 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 RK55 RFL, 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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RK55 RFL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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