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SO55 BGE

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BGE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,757 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,187 miles

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

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

offside front wing cracked

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 9 Mar 2010 31,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion damage to front brake discs on edges efficiency ok for mot

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,510 miles

slight corrosion damage to front brake discs on edges efficiency ok for mot

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,256 miles

o/s rear brake disc has corrosion damage to inside brake surface. brake efficiency ok for mot

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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SO55 BGE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO55 BGE, 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 SO55 BGE registered?

SO55 BGE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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