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GF55 FZR

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FZR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 90,784 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,596 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Advise front brake disc,s are excessively worn

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,539 miles

Advise centre rear stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,489 miles

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

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

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

Advise centre rear stop lamp not working

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 29 Sep 2008 35,283 miles

esp warning light illuminated on dash

play in nearside front steering arm

power steering pressure pipe has chaffed out on radiator fan cowling ( not leaking )

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres on 3.5mm

esp warning light illuminated on dash

nail in tread on nearside front

play in nearside front steering arm

power steering pressure pipe has chaffed out on radiator fan cowling ( not leaking )

various oil leaks

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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GF55 FZR is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF55 FZR, 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 GF55 FZR registered?

GF55 FZR is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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