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GL05 CEA

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CEA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 95,686 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 91,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,218 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,734 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 66,963 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 66,963 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 60,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,257 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,008 miles

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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GL05 CEA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL05 CEA, 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 GL05 CEA registered?

GL05 CEA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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