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RF05 ZRY

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,631 mi
Last recorded134,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ZRY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,631 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 134,631 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 120,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 118,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,830 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,608 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 79,119 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,227 miles

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

wiper blades becoming worn

Fail 20 Jan 2011 65,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 18 May 2010 60,953 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 60,934 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 54,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,905 miles

slight play on n/s steering

Fail 28 May 2008 33,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play on n/s steering

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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RF05 ZRY is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RF05 ZRY, 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 RF05 ZRY registered?

RF05 ZRY is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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