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BK05 FJZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,335 mi
Last recorded133,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 FJZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Oil leak major ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 133,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Oil leak major ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 129,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 126,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 120,946 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 119,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 112,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 99,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,647 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 83,632 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 55,077 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 FJZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK05 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

BK05 FJZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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