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FL55 OFZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,436 mi
Last recorded139,436 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OFZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge and very close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 139,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge and very close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 133,218 miles

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

Oil leak Under-body & osf brakes contaminated

nsf rack end play

Fail 10 Oct 2015 118,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported resulting in flexi pipe fouling on coil spring (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak Under-body & osf brakes contaminated

nsf rack end play

pipe fouling on osf drive shaft

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 118,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 118,521 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,342 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,442 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,394 miles

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

slight play detected at o/s steering, but could be traveling from n/s customer advised to re check after n/s fault rectified

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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FL55 OFZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black 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 FL55 OFZ, 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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FL55 OFZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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