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RF55 WFP

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,250 mi
Last recorded152,250 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 WFP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded at front

Fail 17 Oct 2019 151,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded at front

Pass 26 Oct 2018 139,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,913 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 24 Oct 2017 135,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,534 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 122,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,078 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,078 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,605 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,605 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,009 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 96,009 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,735 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven very slight movement in n/s/f track rog end

Fail 20 Sep 2010 83,735 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven very slight movement in n/s/f track rog end

Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,630 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 65,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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RF55 WFP is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RF55 WFP, 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 RF55 WFP registered?

RF55 WFP is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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