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VF05 AAJ

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,101 mi
Last recorded13,101 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 AAJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 13,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 13,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 10,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 10,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 8,336 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 8,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 4,901 miles

Engine bay covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Play in nearside front lower joint

Play in nearside steering rack/joint

Play in offside steering rack/joint

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,919 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,920 miles

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

ns steering arm has slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 May 2013 48,702 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Third row nearside seat missing at time of test.

Pass 8 May 2012 42,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,812 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 35,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 33,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,735 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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VF05 AAJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VF05 AAJ, 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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VF05 AAJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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