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SO55 BDF

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,085 mi
Last recorded155,085 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 155,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 153,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 150,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,912 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 144,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 141,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 136,703 miles

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

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

Rear REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 136,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Side repeater not working N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Side repeater not working N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,627 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,208 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 114,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 107,356 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,561 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 97,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,295 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 84,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,656 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 71,656 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,124 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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SO55 BDF is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO55 BDF, 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 SO55 BDF registered?

SO55 BDF is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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