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WG55 EVY

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,801 mi
Last recorded129,801 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EVY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 129,800 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected white light showing (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners Near Limit and Outers Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld Repair Front Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Near Limit and Outer Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Oil Low on Dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 121,653 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners Near Limit and Outers Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld Repair Front Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Near Limit and Outer Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Oil Low on Dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,805 miles

2nd Line Rear Seatbelts Not Tested

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 117,805 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

2nd Line Rear Seatbelts Not Tested

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and BADLY WORN on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Half of Tread WORN TO NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD NEAR LIMIT and BADLY WORN on Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,199 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 105,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,325 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,906 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 78,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,466 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 47,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,646 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to split on face

Offside rear spring corrodeed

Rear discs badly corroded and pads getting low

Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,646 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to split on face

Offside rear spring corrodeed

Rear discs badly corroded and pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,510 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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WG55 EVY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WG55 EVY, 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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WG55 EVY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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