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RY55 NZX

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,980 mi
Last recorded137,980 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 NZX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,980 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,439 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 134,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner ()

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

coolant below min

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 126,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 119,878 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 111,605 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn badly outer edge and nail in the tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking slightly

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jan 2016 111,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn badly outer edge and nail in the tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking slightly

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,892 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust mounting split

advise tyre preasure monitoring warning onn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 97,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advise tyre preasure monitoring warning onn

Pass 31 Dec 2012 92,048 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 92,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2011 85,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 78,180 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 78,179 miles

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

NSF outer sidewall tyre worn but not exposing the ply cords.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,954 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,954 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray fitted

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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RY55 NZX is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RY55 NZX, 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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RY55 NZX is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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