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RL54 CUX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,644 mi
Last recorded183,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 CUX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 183,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 183,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 169,124 miles

Offside Front fog light broken and not working

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 169,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear, outer edge of tread worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light broken and not working

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 154,255 miles

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

Offside Front fog light cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated.

heater box and cover under vehicle damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter inner clip loose

Offside Front fog light cracked

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer tread shoulder

Fail 8 Feb 2016 142,831 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter inner clip loose

Offside Front fog light cracked

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer tread shoulder

Fail 1 Feb 2016 142,746 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Slight play detected in nearside rear hub

Pass 26 Jan 2015 124,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorated causing play

Pass 3 Feb 2014 112,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on edge

check brake pads when doing tyres

Fail 3 Feb 2014 112,796 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on edge

check brake pads when doing tyres

Fail 23 Jan 2013 97,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing down

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,067 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing down

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 73,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,216 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn low on edges

covers fitted under car

suspect front brake pads wearing down

very slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,539 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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RL54 CUX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RL54 CUX, 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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RL54 CUX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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