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BG05 XGX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

755,461 mi
Last recorded755,461 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XGX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 755,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER PORTION BALD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules TWO HOSE FERRULES (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak VIA ENGINE ()

Rear Oil leak TORSION BAR CROSS MEMBER ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014
Fail 26 Jun 2014

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,956 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,983 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,374 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,374 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 45,346 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 39,778 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 39,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XGX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BG05 XGX, 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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What year was BG05 XGX registered?

BG05 XGX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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