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AK05 UGL

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,596 mi
Last recorded158,596 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UGL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 158,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak. drive belt deteriorated,(contaminated by oil)

rear exhaust rubber support deteriorated. rear wiper missing.

slight play in n/s steering rack side rod.

tyre sizes differ on axles.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 158,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak. drive belt deteriorated,(contaminated by oil)

rear exhaust rubber support deteriorated. rear wiper missing.

slight play in n/s steering rack side rod.

tyre sizes differ on axles.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 23 Oct 2014 146,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre side walls starting to perrish

front curtisy light switch intermitant

new disc only fitted to n/s/r and not o/s/r not affecting brake readings but you should replace as a pair

rubbed through on outer casings of front seatbelts only.Not yet fowling internal brades

stone chip outside sweep of the blades

Fail 7 Oct 2013 117,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre side walls starting to perrish

front curtisy light switch intermitant

front exhaust mount not bolted down.but system still secure

new disc only fitted to n/s/r and not o/s/r not affecting brake readings but you should replace as a pair

o/s reverse light inop

rear wiper split

rubbed through on outer casings of front seatbelts only.Not yet fowling internal brades

stone chip outside sweep of the blades

Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,333 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 110,321 miles

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

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

Both rear indicator bulbs becoming faded.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 100,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 92,902 miles

Last row of seats not fitted and centre rear seat not fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,142 miles

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

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

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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AK05 UGL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK05 UGL, 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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AK05 UGL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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