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AU05 YFZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YFZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,247 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,392 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 50,392 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,879 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,879 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,701 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,842 miles

Front 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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AU05 YFZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU05 YFZ, 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 YFZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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