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YK05 OVG

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 OVG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

2lts 5w30 added before test to bring to safe level

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 155,566 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts badly splitting

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2016 149,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

play in steering rack

splits in rear exhuast rubber mount

Fail 13 May 2016 149,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

play in steering rack

splits in rear exhuast rubber mount

Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,058 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 143,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 133,540 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 1 May 2014 133,333 miles

Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front foglight lens is cracked

slight electrical fault on both rear sidelights when the indicators are in use

Fail 20 Apr 2013 123,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 123,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,845 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 115,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,933 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 111,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,059 miles

slight play in inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 12 Oct 2010

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

slight play in inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,735 miles

advises as issued with vt30 13/10/2009

Fail 13 Oct 2009 100,723 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 May 2009 94,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 94,343 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 75,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YK05 OVG is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YK05 OVG, 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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YK05 OVG is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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