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YT55 YXA

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,819 mi
Last recorded139,819 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 YXA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine bay area

Fail 29 Oct 2015 139,816 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine bay area

Pass 24 Oct 2014 126,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 126,344 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 112,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,975 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 93,971 miles

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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,059 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 78,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,224 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 50,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,200 miles

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

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

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

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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YT55 YXA is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc 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 YT55 YXA, 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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YT55 YXA is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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