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YR05 EHY

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 EHY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,271 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 127,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 120,378 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,704 miles

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

nearside front slight play in steering rack

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 105,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front slight play in steering rack

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 95,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,020 miles

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

nearside front play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,796 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 81,782 miles

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,321 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 74,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,240 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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YR05 EHY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YR05 EHY, 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 YR05 EHY registered?

YR05 EHY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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