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VN05 BUF

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,286 mi
Last recorded68,286 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 68,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,977 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 52,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 34,432 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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VN05 BUF is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN05 BUF, 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 VN05 BUF registered?

VN05 BUF is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is VN05 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 BUF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN05 BUF have outstanding finance?

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