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BJ05 BFL

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BFL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,416 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 100,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,502 miles

engine cover is fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,571 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,706 miles

*** O/S/R , N/S/R & N/S/F TUBELESS VALVES RUBBING ON PLASTIC WHEEL TRIMS ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 3.0MM* , O/S/F = 3.5MM , O/S/R & N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,763 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,185 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 41,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,514 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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BJ05 BFL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ05 BFL, 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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BJ05 BFL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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