Renault Espace (2005)
2005 Renault Espace
CarHunch analysed 2,092 real MOT records for the 2005 Renault Espace.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2005 Renault Espace is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 68.9% against the national benchmark of 80%. A serious concern is that 42.4% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical levels—this should give any potential buyer real pause.
At nearly 80,000 miles on average, these Espaces have covered a fair distance for their age, yet they're still presenting 4.42 failures per vehicle and a heavy advisory list of 17.2 items per test, suggesting wear and accumulated issues across multiple systems. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, suspension, and emissions equipment, as these appear to be persistent weak spots for the model.
The 2005 Renault Espace has a below-average first-time pass rate (68.9% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 2,092 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 2,092 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.
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Before you buy a 2005 Renault Espace
Based on MOT data from 2,092 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (90%) | 1,882 | 68.8% | 4.38 |
| Petrol (10%) | 210 | 69.5% | 4.79 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 52,774 Renault Espace vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Renault Espace vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Renault Espace vehicles fall between 62,318 and 95,426 miles.
2005 Renault Espace — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 6% of 2005 Renault Espaces are still active.
Numbers are declining — 88 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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