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RY05 XCB

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,484 mi
Last recorded146,484 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XCB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 146,484 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres worn on outer edges but pass due to tread design

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 2 Dec 2014 146,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres worn on outer edges but pass due to tread design

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2013 139,112 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 159,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 130,979 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

oil change light on

rear wiper blade very poor

Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,538 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 129,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 120,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,111 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,100 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,207 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

esp light on and tpms light on

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 XCB is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

RY05 XCB is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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