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BN05 BWL

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,541 mi
Last recorded94,541 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 94,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,543 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,732 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ()

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,429 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,598 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,050 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 59,263 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,263 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,117 miles

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

warning message on dash board indicating a parking brake fault/s, parking brake efficiencys very good.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,243 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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BN05 BWL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN05 BWL, 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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BN05 BWL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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