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VU55 XYT

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XYT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 121,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 121,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 111,586 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 111,586 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 106,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 106,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 100,653 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 100,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 94,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 89,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 84,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,183 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 64,183 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both steering rack arms worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,347 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,312 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 44,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,395 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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VU55 XYT is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VU55 XYT, 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 VU55 XYT registered?

VU55 XYT is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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