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AJ05 KSE

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,838 mi
Last recorded152,838 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KSE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 152,838 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 152,838 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 150,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 146,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

some rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 141,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,727 miles

Offside Rear tyre gettin low on edges

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are getting low on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,181 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

play in track rods

rear seats removed

Fail 3 Dec 2015 126,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

play in track rods

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Dec 2014 119,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 119,084 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 106,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant see front pads.

two rear seats removed.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant see front pads.

two rear seats removed.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,025 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 7 Dec 2011 84,777 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,777 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,758 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

some rear seats missing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,566 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside track rod has slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2009 63,566 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside track rod has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,182 miles

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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AJ05 KSE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ05 KSE, 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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AJ05 KSE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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