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BK05 VCM

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,472 mi
Last recorded115,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,714 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 82,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake check

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,640 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,241 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,241 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,509 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 VCM 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 BK05 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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