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SE05 BUW

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,163 mi
Last recorded76,163 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 BUW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,162 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 66,515 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 May 2012 66,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2011 55,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,339 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 45,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,146 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,146 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,768 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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SE05 BUW is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE05 BUW, 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 SE05 BUW registered?

SE05 BUW is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is SE05 BUW safe to buy?

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