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FN55 VHU

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,197 mi
Last recorded168,197 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VHU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 168,197 miles

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

exhaust heatshield iniure

Fail 27 Jul 2017 168,170 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust heatshield iniure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 145,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 133,453 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 133,100 miles

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

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

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 1 Dec 2014 114,930 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 114,513 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 102,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight wear to auxilliary belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,411 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight wear to auxilliary belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,235 miles

all brake discs appear worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs appear worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,112 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,121 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,121 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

not all seats fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,453 miles

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

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

not all seats fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FN55 VHU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FN55 VHU, 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 FN55 VHU registered?

FN55 VHU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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