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BL54 MFA

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,013 mi
Last recorded100,013 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MFA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,230 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 66,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,431 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,679 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BL54 MFA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL54 MFA, 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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BL54 MFA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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