MOT Status
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89,863 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure plastic trim rubbing wheel (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper includes hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at axle mounting area (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper includes hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
both front tyres starting to wear inner edges
both rear shocks corroded
oil leak
poor repair carried out to fuel tank strap
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
both front tyres starting to wear inner edges
both rear shocks corroded
oil leak
poor repair carried out to fuel tank strap
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
both headlight faded
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel tank strap corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front disca worn
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO55 AHG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SO55 AHG, 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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SO55 AHG is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 December 2005.
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