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FX55 KTF

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 KTF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,343 miles

Left hand drive headlights fitted

Near side rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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

Timing belt?

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,341 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Timing belt?

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,417 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R brake binding but not enough to fail MOT

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R brake binding but not enough to fail MOT

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,298 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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FX55 KTF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX55 KTF, 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 FX55 KTF registered?

FX55 KTF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FX55 KTF safe to buy?

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