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RJ05 KNX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,594 mi
Last recorded87,594 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 KNX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 84,860 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,833 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,698 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 59,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2011 59,371 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2010 51,129 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)

Fail 19 May 2010 51,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2009 40,918 miles

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

Offside front steering rack inner ball shank slight play

Fail 14 May 2009 40,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front steering rack inner ball shank slight play

Pass 14 May 2008 32,698 miles

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

slight play in near side of steering rack

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 KNX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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