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GY05 VCD

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VCD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 116,569 miles

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 ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,557 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,821 miles

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 ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 102,821 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,317 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

brake pedal creeping slightly

chip to screen

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,483 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

brake pedal creeping slightly

chip to screen

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,026 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,618 miles

Both sides inner steering rack joints have play.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exhaust silencer mounting poor condition.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,372 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,398 miles

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

damage to front number plate

Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,390 miles

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.

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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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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