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BG05 KTA

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KTA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,256 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 88,256 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,964 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake fault on dash but working efficiently

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

park brake fault on dash but working efficiently

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 87,506 miles

NSF mirror damaged

NSF tyre worn to outer edge

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 84,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 84,767 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 79,816 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

slight play in front inner tie rods

Pass 13 May 2016 73,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 69,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2014 64,322 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear seats folded

Fail 22 May 2014 64,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear seats folded

Pass 23 May 2013 56,098 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s front tyre on legal limits

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 17 May 2012 50,349 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 50,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear indicators discolouring

Pass 20 May 2011 43,271 miles

front tyres starting to get low

Fail 19 May 2011 43,271 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to get low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2010 35,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,410 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 26,410 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BG05 KTA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG05 KTA, 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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BG05 KTA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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