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SG05 PHV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,147 mi
Last recorded121,147 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 PHV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,147 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 93,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner tie has slight movement

Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner tie has slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 85,214 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,515 miles

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

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

both front steering arms slight play

coolent leak

gearbox mount slighting worn

off side frog light not working

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,515 miles

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

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

coolent leak

gearbox mount slighting worn

off side frog light not working

oil leak

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

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

both front steering arms slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2010 67,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 67,309 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,063 miles

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

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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SG05 PHV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG05 PHV, 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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What year was SG05 PHV registered?

SG05 PHV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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