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YC55 RUJ

2005 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 RUJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,365 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing signs of cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 98,361 miles

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

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

towbar corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread worn low also sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of wear to outer edge and sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread worn low also sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of wear to outer edge and sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,700 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 89,697 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported behind front subframe (1.9.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,924 miles

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside rear fog light holed

Fail 11 Jan 2014 82,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside rear fog light holed

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,913 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 79,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,778 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,089 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,814 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rear left wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC55 RUJ is a 2005 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC55 RUJ, 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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YC55 RUJ is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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