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YA05 GYF

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,024 mi
Last recorded164,024 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 GYF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 164,024 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 162,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 162,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 159,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,333 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 157,333 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,689 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake fault on dashboard.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 155,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake fault on dashboard.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 154,791 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake fault on dash.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 154,175 miles

Offside lamp aim slightly distorted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rod have slight play ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 152,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 150,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 150,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 149,260 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 147,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 137,743 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 137,742 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

slight wear in n/s steering joint

slight wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 11 Mar 2014 127,521 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 127,520 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 117,755 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in steering rack joints

slight wear in suspension ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,883 miles

front anti-roll bar link gaiters deteriorating

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit on inner edge

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,223 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight play in track rod end joints

slight wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,752 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,269 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,047 miles

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

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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YA05 GYF is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YA05 GYF, 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 YA05 GYF registered?

YA05 GYF is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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