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WV05 XTW

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,523 mi
Last recorded117,523 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XTW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 117,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 117,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

esp light on

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,374 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,368 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,462 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.BRAKES-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 101,462 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.BRAKES-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,428 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.RACK WORN.BRAKES-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?-BALANCE POOR.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,779 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,576 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTES TEST NO-771325809260.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 60,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

MINOR PLAY-STEERING RACK-O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.BRAKES-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR-LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,838 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY STEERING RACK.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 52,838 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY STEERING RACK.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WV05 XTW is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WV05 XTW, 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 WV05 XTW registered?

WV05 XTW is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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