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AV55 VPK

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 106,217 miles

Nearside & Offside Headlights Poor Images

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Boot Floor Rusty & Heavily Covered

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 100,772 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,810 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,807 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,397 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,572 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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and on 1.6mm advise to replace.

rear disc's outer surface corroded

slight play in both steering arm inner joints.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,671 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV55 VPK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV55 VPK, 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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AV55 VPK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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