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RK55 VDV

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,160 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

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

Possible minor exhaust leak from front exhaust

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,688 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating - headlamp patterns not adversely affected

Intermittent electronic parking fault indication

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,119 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated - patterns slight affected

Intermittent electronic handbrake warning message displayed

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,264 miles

Electronic parking brake warning lamp intermittent illumination

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 66,264 miles

Electronic parking brake warning lamp intermittent illumination

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 58,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,364 miles

Both front tyres badly worn edges and on limit in places - suggest replace

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Oil leak - level low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,797 miles

Both front tyres worn edges and near limit

Front brake pads appear worn low

Oil leak

Play in offside track rod end

Possible front exhaust leak

Rear exhaust mount detatched - system still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,474 miles

o/s inner toe rod has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,001 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 27,986 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 20,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,291 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VDV is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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