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AD05 YEY

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,050 mi
Last recorded153,050 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YEY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 153,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 152,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt contaminated

Brake brake discs corroded, pads ok

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The n/s headlamp lens is very deteriorated

The n/s inner steering rack joint is badly worn

Pass 1 May 2018 145,243 miles

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

The front brake discs have corroded inner faces

The n/s headlamp lens is deteriorated

There is a lot of play in the n/s inner steering rack joint, slight play felt in the o/s

Fail 30 Apr 2018 145,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti roll bar (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

The front brake discs have corroded inner faces

The n/s headlamp lens is deteriorated

There is a lot of play in the n/s inner steering rack joint, slight play felt in the o/s

Pass 4 May 2017 137,198 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Play in the inner steering rack joints

The front tyres are quite worn on the inner edges

Pass 9 May 2016 129,982 miles

Play in the inner steering rack joints

Rear tyres cracking and wearing on the edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the n/s/f tyre is very worn on the inner edge

the rear brake pads are worn thin

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 112,086 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 103,768 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 103,305 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides rear tyres worn and cracking at tread shoulders

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Pass 4 May 2011 80,457 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,005 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 7 May 2008 46,692 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 46,692 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)

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

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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AD05 YEY is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 75,265 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 Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 YEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD05 YEY is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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