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BG05 LHD

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LHD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,787 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 65,782 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,167 miles

Front fog light units lenses broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,167 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front fog light units lenses broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,613 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,613 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,438 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,438 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE

Fail 31 May 2011 38,936 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,936 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE

Pass 19 May 2010 32,898 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 32,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 26,448 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,422 miles

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 LHD is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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