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BK05 BYP

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BYP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,661 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 88,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 75,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,799 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,830 miles

advise rear brakes getting worn

strong advise front discs lipped

strong advise front tyres bald on the outer edges and worn on the inner edges

strong advise rear tyres bald on the outer edges and o/s/r between 2-3mm on the centre 3/4

Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise rear brakes getting worn

strong advise front discs lipped

strong advise front tyres bald on the outer edges and worn on the inner edges

strong advise rear tyres bald on the outer edges and o/s/r between 2-3mm on the centre 3/4

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,552 miles

advise airbag light on

advise front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

advise front tyres wearing slightly more on the outer edges

advise rear tyres getting worn on the edges

strong advise brake pesal creeping slightly but not hitting the floor

Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,552 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)

advise airbag light on

advise front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

advise front tyres wearing slightly more on the outer edges

advise rear tyres getting worn on the edges

strong advise brake pesal creeping slightly but not hitting the floor

Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front and rear discs getting slightly lipped

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on outer edge

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn wearing on outer edge and close to tread wear markers

Fail 18 Jun 2010 37,471 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)

advise front and rear discs getting slightly lipped

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on outer edge

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn wearing on outer edge and close to tread wear markers

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damage to ns

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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BK05 BYP is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK05 BYP, 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 BK05 BYP registered?

BK05 BYP is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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