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AO05 RKN

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RKN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 70,172 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 5 May 2022 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undercovers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,989 miles

exhaust deteriated

headlamp glasses faded

oil leak

slight play at n/s steering rack

suspect injector blowing

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriated

headlamp glasses faded

oil leak

slight play at n/s steering rack

suspect injector blowing

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,347 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,595 miles

advise n/s front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,222 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake disc heavily pitted and scoored. rear brake pads wearing low and brake juddering slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2010 19,219 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake disc heavily pitted and scoored. rear brake pads wearing low and brake juddering slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2010 18,502 miles

rear brake dics,s badly corroded on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,194 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,576 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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AO05 RKN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO05 RKN, 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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AO05 RKN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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