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RV55 ZYR

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,847 mi
Last recorded134,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZYR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,847 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Unable to test middle rear and O/S rear seat belt due to accessibility.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 134,846 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (aeros). (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Unable to test middle rear and O/S rear seat belt due to accessibility.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty switch works intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge and 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge & 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on edges, but remaining tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cuts in tread but not reaching plys 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting broken but secured with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 130,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty switch works intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge and 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge & 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on edges, but remaining tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cuts in tread but not reaching plys 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting broken but secured with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 124,115 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 124,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top mounting rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 117,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top mounting rubber (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,211 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & trays

exhaust hangers split & perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 101,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside tyre heavily curb damaged/worn

Fail 26 Jun 2015 101,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside tyre heavily curb damaged/worn

Fail 27 Jun 2014 91,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,128 miles

Centre exhaust clip broken

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,497 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,625 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 41,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,334 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

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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RV55 ZYR is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RV55 ZYR, 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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RV55 ZYR is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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