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AO55 EXF

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EXF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,533 miles

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

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

head lamp lenses becoming dull

Fail 28 Apr 2021 88,529 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

head lamp lenses becoming dull

Pass 6 May 2020 86,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,819 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

1/ o/s rear tyre near limits

2/ both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,722 miles

1/ both head lights becoming dull

Fail 20 Apr 2018 82,719 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ both head lights becoming dull

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,534 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,957 miles

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,397 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres wearing thin and worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,953 miles

front brake pads becomming a little low

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,612 miles

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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AO55 EXF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO55 EXF, 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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What year was AO55 EXF registered?

AO55 EXF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AO55 EXF safe to buy?

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