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AV05 ADU

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,378 mi
Last recorded74,378 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ADU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,328 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,995 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 62,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,695 miles

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 49,695 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 48,773 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,820 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 44,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 41,682 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 41,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 37,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play detected in left hand side steering rack.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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AV05 ADU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV05 ADU, 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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AV05 ADU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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