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RY05 FMU

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 FMU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 112,707 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 104,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,929 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,345 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,972 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RY05 FMU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RY05 FMU, 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 RY05 FMU registered?

RY05 FMU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is RY05 FMU safe to buy?

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