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SM54 YLH

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

12,638 mi
Last recorded12,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 YLH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 12,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper - part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s headlight slight pitted

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 12,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper - part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s headlight slight pitted

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 11,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres step tread

n/s headlight lens pitted

Fail 24 Jan 2019 11,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres step tread

n/s headlight lens pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 8,576 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 8,576 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheels fouling plastic on rear axle

n/s headlight lens pitted

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre step tread

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly insecure - letting grease out

Fail 10 Aug 2016 6,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheels fouling plastic on rear axle

n/s headlight lens pitted

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre step tread

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly insecure - letting grease out

Pass 11 Aug 2015 2,169 miles

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

rear wheels fouling plastic on rear axle

Fail 10 Aug 2015 2,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear wheels fouling plastic on rear axle

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,439 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,518 miles

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

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

front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion on inner edges

rear wipewr split

Fail 9 Aug 2010 34,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion on inner edges

rear wipewr split

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 27,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,787 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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SM54 YLH is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM54 YLH, 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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SM54 YLH is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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