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FE05 WUT

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

41,496 mi
Last recorded41,496 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WUT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,496 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four corners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,269 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 27,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,596 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 19,596 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,185 miles

Centre brake light not working

Chips in windscreen

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,223 miles

Centre brake light not working

Chip in windscreen

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 6,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 641 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,214 miles

Centre brake light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips in windscreen

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

X 1 offside rear brake pipe clip broken

Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre brake light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips in windscreen

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

X 1 offside rear brake pipe clip broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips in windscreen

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,359 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer stepped edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2011 79,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on outer stepped edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2010 74,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,157 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,119 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 39,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FE05 WUT is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FE05 WUT, 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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FE05 WUT is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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