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RY55 BCU

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,942 mi
Last recorded151,942 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 145,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear slight bind

Oil leak ()

handbrake readings only just met

Fail 5 Dec 2017 145,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear slight bind

Oil leak ()

handbrake readings only just met

Pass 24 Nov 2016 137,523 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing out side edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

both front steering arms has slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2016 137,479 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Brake vacuum build up too slow has a hard brake pedal (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing out side edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

both front steering arms has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2015 126,694 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 126,549 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 114,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 159,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket perishing/breaking

Fail 21 Nov 2013 105,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket perishing/breaking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,427 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,219 miles

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,785 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,727 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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RY55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RY55 BCU, 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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RY55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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