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WG05 VPK

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,227 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,057 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

possible blow from exhaust manifold / engine area items behind covers and cannot be seen

Fail 12 Jul 2016 105,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

possible blow from exhaust manifold / engine area items behind covers and cannot be seen

Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 91,058 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,918 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,019 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 44,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 372,903 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 372,903 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,768 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)

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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WG05 VPK 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 WG05 VPK, 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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WG05 VPK is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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