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RY05 GVJ

2005 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 GVJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 153,997 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake fluid contaminated

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre tapering on the outer edge

rear brake discs worn

slight play in the offside front inner track rod

Fail 16 Feb 2017 153,750 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Oil leak ()

brake fluid contaminated

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre tapering on the outer edge

rear brake discs worn

slight play in the offside front inner track rod

Pass 18 Feb 2016 139,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play inner rack ball joint

Fail 8 Feb 2016 139,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 139,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2nd row centre seat has child seat fitted, unable to inspect seat or seat belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 122,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 109,200 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 109,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,909 miles

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

advise o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,311 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,809 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 91,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,056 miles

slight feeplay from trackrod

Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,056 miles

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

slight feeplay from trackrod

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,303 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,881 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 25,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GVJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RY05 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

RY05 GVJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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