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SY05 YOL

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,123 mi
Last recorded143,123 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YOL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,123 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 143,108 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 139,509 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 139,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 139,468 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 139,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose both carrier bolts loose (3.5.1j)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2017 139,428 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2017 139,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 139,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 130,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 130,525 miles

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

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

no coolant in resevoir

Pass 9 Dec 2013 112,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 112,574 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,044 miles

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

offside rear suspension coil spring incomplete/broken

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,480 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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SY05 YOL is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc 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 SY05 YOL, 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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SY05 YOL is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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