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GK55 UFN

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,308 mi
Last recorded119,308 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UFN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,811 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

towbar corroded

tpms light on

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS SHOWS A FAULT

covers and under trays fitted

tow bar corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and under trays fitted

tpms on

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,008 miles

Excessive movement engine stabiliser - unable to see as covered

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tie bar corroded

Slight drag nearside rear brake

Slight drag offside rear brake

Steering lock faulty

Surface corrosion rear axle

Towbar corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front road wheel repaired

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front road wheel repaired

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 108,879 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,875 miles

Catalyst rattling

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,875 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Catalyst rattling

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lump in nearside rear tyre

t.p.s.indicates a fault

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,522 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

t.p.s.indicates a fault

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,032 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,840 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front auto-matic headlamp height adjuster rod not fitted too lower arm

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,369 miles

all brake disc's very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,244 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,194 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,991 miles

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

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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GK55 UFN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GK55 UFN, 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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GK55 UFN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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