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GY05 XBJ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,841 mi
Last recorded129,841 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XBJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 129,841 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement nearside of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 129,841 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement nearside of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid add water (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,426 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes some corrosion at joint to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes joining rear brake hoses some corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking and worn low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,008 miles

advise gas tank corroded.

Pass 5 May 2017 96,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 96,497 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,490 miles

front and rear tyres are different sidewall profile sizes

not all seats fitted when vehicle tested

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,521 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 80,480 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre low tread on outer edge

possible brake pad on offside rear wheel on metal unable to see due to wheel trims

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 55,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on the outside edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 55,673 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on the outside edges

Pass 14 May 2012 41,630 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 30,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,091 miles

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

advise both front tyres

Fail 7 May 2010 22,091 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres

Pass 6 May 2009 13,037 miles

two rear seat belts not checked as seats/belts not fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 7,347 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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GY05 XBJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GY05 XBJ, 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 XBJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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