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VN55 NCC

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NCC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,729 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 101,729 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,881 miles

Spare wheel support cable requires tightening

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,309 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn/bold on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,644 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces heavily corroded

Nearside front inner wheel rim has slight buckle

Nearside steering arm has slight free play

Offside rear, rear seat missing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,644 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both front brake disc inner surfaces heavily corroded

Nearside front inner wheel rim has slight buckle

Nearside steering arm has slight free play

Offside rear, rear seat missing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,609 miles

Both rear indicators discolouring

Nearside front inner wheel rim has slight buckle

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside steering arm has slight free play

Offside front tyre on wear indicators

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear seats 6 and 7 missing - Seat belts not tested

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,609 miles

Both rear indicators discolouring

Nearside front inner wheel rim has slight buckle

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside steering arm has slight free play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre on wear indicators

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear seats 6 and 7 missing - Seat belts not tested

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,542 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,823 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,823 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2008 28,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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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VN55 NCC is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN55 NCC, 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 VN55 NCC registered?

VN55 NCC is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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