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GL54 PDU

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,833 mi
Last recorded113,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 PDU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 113,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,714 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,710 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,385 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 92,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

oil leak

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

oil leak

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,918 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,922 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 53,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,820 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,330 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 34,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,368 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,760 miles

both front tyre treads low

Fail 4 Jan 2008 23,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre treads 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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GL54 PDU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GL54 PDU, 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 GL54 PDU registered?

GL54 PDU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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