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RY05 HKA

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,292 mi
Last recorded178,292 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 178,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights in poor condition patterns poor

Fail 13 Aug 2020 178,253 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights in poor condition patterns poor

Pass 12 Apr 2019 168,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 168,581 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 155,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight weep of grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Screen damaged

Under body covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 155,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight weep of grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Screen damaged

Under body covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 143,218 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

Nearside front outer CV boot pin holed and weeping grease

Nearside front washer jet poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen chipped

Fail 21 May 2017 143,154 miles

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

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

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

Engine undertrays fitted

Nearside front outer CV boot pin holed and weeping grease

Nearside front washer jet poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen chipped

Pass 27 May 2016 129,084 miles

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

engine cover fitted

poor beam image in both head lamps

screen damage

Fail 26 May 2016 129,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine cover fitted

poor beam image in both head lamps

screen damage

Pass 21 May 2015 116,282 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken but does not effect the seccurity of the system

Pass 23 May 2014 105,505 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 105,505 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 10 May 2013 95,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,448 miles

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

centre brake light inop

damage to bodywork

Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,448 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

damage to bodywork

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,257 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,766 miles

Oil leak

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

damage to bodywork

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,399 miles

slight play on both steering arms

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,567 miles

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 HKA is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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