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SW55 DFN

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,873 mi
Last recorded125,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DFN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 125,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Under tray ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 125,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Under tray ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jun 2016 112,443 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,555 miles

TPMS system indicates a fault

Fail 2 Jun 2015 108,555 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

TPMS system indicates a fault

Pass 13 May 2014 100,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 100,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,346 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 May 2013 93,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2012 86,804 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall not to cords

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 5 May 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all light illuminated on dash

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall not to cords

oil leak on engine on to suspension and exhaust

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,708 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,708 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 53,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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SW55 DFN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW55 DFN, 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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SW55 DFN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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