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SH55 FMV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,963 mi
Last recorded149,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FMV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 149,963 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front poor repair to height sensor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row seat belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 146,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,518 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2014 101,070 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,574 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 91,574 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,082 miles

Rear plastic brake pipe covers cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,348 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,296 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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SH55 FMV 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 93.3%.

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 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 SH55 FMV, 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 SH55 FMV registered?

SH55 FMV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is SH55 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 FMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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