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RK55 VCT

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VCT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper beam axle and components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper beam axle and components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,239 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,609 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,794 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 87,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,559 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 82,555 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,315 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 76,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,166 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 73,162 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCT is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RK55 VCT, 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 RK55 VCT registered?

RK55 VCT is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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