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SC05 UPZ

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 UPZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,228 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,227 miles

All sills are damaged around jacking areas

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All perished/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Into flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From both flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking but no clear split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning correctly

Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,224 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

All sills are damaged around jacking areas

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All perished/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Into flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From both flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking but no clear split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning correctly

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,489 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower hub nut face damaged

Offside Front strut and spring location rusty

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

o/s steering rack bolt not passed nylock nut

row 3 o/s seat belt has slight damage

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Sep 2018 98,484 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower hub nut face damaged

Offside Front strut and spring location rusty

battery light on

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

o/s steering rack bolt not passed nylock nut

row 3 o/s seat belt has slight damage

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,701 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front hub has slight damage around ball joint securing nut

Rear seats removed at time of test

Wiper blades split - still clear screen

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front hub has slight damage around ball joint securing nut

Rear seats removed at time of test

Wiper blades split - still clear screen

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,331 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,637 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,978 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,568 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,568 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,698 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 37,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,939 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 25,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SC05 UPZ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 SC05 UPZ, 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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SC05 UPZ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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