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FV54 OOE

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,724 mi
Last recorded126,724 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 OOE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,724 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

aux drive belt not on lower pulley all the way

coolant leak (adise not to drive)

o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

oil leak from underside of vehicle engine covers fitted

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 17 Dec 2016 126,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

aux drive belt not on lower pulley all the way

coolant leak (adise not to drive)

o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

oil leak from underside of vehicle engine covers fitted

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 90,731 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,511 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 81,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,388 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle seat not in vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FV54 OOE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV54 OOE, 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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FV54 OOE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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