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XJ03 COS

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,817 mi
Last recorded127,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ03 COS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,817 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 127,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,469 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 119,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,378 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 107,147 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 99,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,142 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,019 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 81,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,442 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff (8.4.2)

Central Stop lamp not working if connected

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,966 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,548 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 65,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,573 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,020 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,823 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,442 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 38,442 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 2 Jan 2009 30,317 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,190 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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XJ03 COS is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XJ03 COS, 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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XJ03 COS is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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