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AU05 OTV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,729 mi
Last recorded112,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OTV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 112,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 96,461 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 has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,770 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 79,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Unable to test 3rd row seats

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,030 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,541 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,928 miles

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

Third row seats not fitted at time of test so belts not checked

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,032 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,032 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AU05 OTV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU05 OTV, 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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AU05 OTV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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