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RJ05 YAA

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,735 mi
Last recorded133,735 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 YAA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 133,735 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 133,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 123,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 113,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 106,080 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 101,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,694 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2015 98,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2014 95,298 miles

Slight play nearside outer end of steering rack

Pass 23 May 2013 94,029 miles

Slight play nearside end of steering rack

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,615 miles

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,003 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 80,337 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 80,337 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,487 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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RJ05 YAA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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