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RF55 ZYU

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZYU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 144,621 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 144,552 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 137,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 137,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 128,694 miles

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

Not all seats fixed in the vehicle at time of the test

Very bad oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 128,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Not all seats fixed in the vehicle at time of the test

Very bad oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 122,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mounting deteriorated (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak bad oil leak on engine ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,625 miles

headlights fading

slight play in n/s steering rack and track rod end

surface corrosion rear springs and shockers

Fail 22 Dec 2015 116,625 miles

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

headlights fading

slight play in n/s steering rack and track rod end

surface corrosion rear springs and shockers

Pass 18 Dec 2014 102,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres worn excessivley on inner edges

o/s front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,731 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed and leaking

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,527 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,068 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,233 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear discs badly rusted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,526 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,917 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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RF55 ZYU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYU, 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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RF55 ZYU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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