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FG05 OAO

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OAO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 87,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres showing heavy outer edge wear

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres showing heavy outer edge wear

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,793 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,526 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 47,526 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,918 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 34,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,835 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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FG05 OAO is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG05 OAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 OAO registered?

FG05 OAO is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 OAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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