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RY05 FEV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,523 mi
Last recorded115,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 FEV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 110,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,687 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 74,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,267 miles

oil leaks around engine area.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,267 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leaks around engine area.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,797 miles

parking brake showing fault on dash

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2011 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake showing fault on dash

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,756 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,726 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 33,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,085 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge.

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

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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RY05 FEV 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 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 RY05 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 FEV registered?

RY05 FEV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is RY05 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 FEV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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