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BK05 BZG

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BZG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 154,729 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 153,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 153,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 136,890 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 136,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,082 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 132,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,852 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

sencor linkage nearside front lower arm broken

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

sencor linkage nearside front lower arm broken

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,226 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT(225/55/17)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,184 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs corrored

Slight play in steering rack

Underside of engine bay covered in oil

front number plated cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,184 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corrored

Slight play in steering rack

Underside of engine bay covered in oil

front number plated cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 73,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,553 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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BK05 BZG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BZG, 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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BK05 BZG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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