2005 Renault Safrane 2.5L Diesel · DE03 ACE
2005 Renault Safrane (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 60,511 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT SAFRANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2463cc
DE03 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 60,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DE03 ACE Mileage History
- 30/08/202357,469 mi
- 03/09/202459,745 mi+2,276 mi
- 10/09/202459,745 mi
- 19/08/202560,511 mi+766 mi
- 19/08/202560,511 mi
Average of roughly 1,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DE03 ACE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Safrane (DE03 ACE) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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