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BL05 PFG

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,905 mi
Last recorded162,905 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PFG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 162,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 161,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 52,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,928 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

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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BL05 PFG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL05 PFG, 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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BL05 PFG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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