MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat 6 ()
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat 7 ()
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat 6 ()
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat 7 ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres wearing low on outer edges
brake pedal creeping slightly
chip to screen
both front tyres wearing low on outer edges
brake pedal creeping slightly
chip to screen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to windscreen in Zone 'A' but not affecting view to front
front inner brake pads appear low
Both sides inner steering rack joints have play.
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear exhaust silencer mounting poor condition.
front number plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to front number plate
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GY05 VCD is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 GY05 VCD, 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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GY05 VCD is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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