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VK05 EHE

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,016 mi
Last recorded77,016 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 EHE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 77,016 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusted

rear brake discs heavily rusted

rear pads approx 80 % worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,932 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,416 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 60,398 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,907 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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VK05 EHE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK05 EHE, 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 VK05 EHE registered?

VK05 EHE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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