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FH05 LKG

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LKG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 121,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,846 miles

drop link boots damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2016 118,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

drop link boots damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,146 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,768 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all four tyres on 2...3 mm

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,467 miles

front brake inbalance

nearside front shocker starting to leak

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,014 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,014 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 78,675 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 78,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2011 71,707 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 65,598 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 58,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,892 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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FH05 LKG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH05 LKG, 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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FH05 LKG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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