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VU05 SUX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,264 mi
Last recorded150,264 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 SUX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 150,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,219 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 127,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 127,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 109,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,157 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 30 Dec 2013 82,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,431 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,387 miles

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 23 Jan 2009 47,743 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,743 miles

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

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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VU05 SUX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU05 SUX, 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 VU05 SUX registered?

VU05 SUX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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