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BG05 KTC

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,279 mi
Last recorded139,279 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 139,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 132,667 miles

fuel filter area damp

oil leaks in engine bay

Fail 7 Aug 2018 132,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens dull (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens dull (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter area damp

oil leaks in engine bay

Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,164 miles

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear offside rear and center rear unable to fully check seat belt

Fail 3 Aug 2017 124,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped by hand brake cable on rear arm (3.6.B.1)

Central Rear stop light not working

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear offside rear and center rear unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 115,447 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside steering rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,918 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop in-op

rear discs lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,128 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 79,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

baby seat fitted to centre middle and nearside rear seats unable to test seats belts

nearside and offside steering tie rods have slight play

rear tyres low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 72,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 63,118 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2010 63,118 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 48,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KTC is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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