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SO55 BFJ

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,076 mi
Last recorded113,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,076 miles

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

engine x under covers fitted / very slight play in o/s track rod end / n/s/r spring corroding

tank strap mount / slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre /

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,028 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

both rear tires wearing on edges

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,028 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

both rear tires wearing on edges

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,147 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 91,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,067 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 31,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 23,697 miles

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

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 BFJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BFJ, 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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SO55 BFJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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