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EX05 TVV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,694 mi
Last recorded83,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TVV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,131 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 79,131 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,596 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 70,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,620 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 57,400 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,100 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,349 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 24,349 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate starting to seperate

Pass 1 May 2012 19,531 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 6 May 2011 16,522 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 16,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,844 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 May 2009 7,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 1,174 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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EX05 TVV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EX05 TVV, 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 EX05 TVV registered?

EX05 TVV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is EX05 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 TVV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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