MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes some corrosion at joint to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
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))
advise gas tank corroded.
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)
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)
front and rear tyres are different sidewall profile sizes
not all seats fitted when vehicle tested
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
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise both front tyres
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
two rear seat belts not checked as seats/belts not fitted
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 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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