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RJ05 FEF

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FEF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 119,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks within tread

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 116,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracks within tread

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,578 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

check tyre pressure warn on

Fail 30 Sep 2017 116,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe and front box (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

check tyre pressure warn on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,159 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 17,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,829 miles

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 71,656 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 71,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,086 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,952 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RJ05 FEF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ05 FEF, 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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RJ05 FEF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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