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WG54 SOE

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,518 mi
Last recorded125,518 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 SOE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,518 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,518 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 125,431 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 125,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,690 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 119,434 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Fail 9 May 2020 119,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 28 May 2019 113,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,589 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 106,589 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 101,429 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine covers obscuring testable items

Fail 30 May 2017 101,429 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine covers obscuring testable items

Pass 31 May 2016 90,003 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 31 May 2016 90,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 26 May 2015 82,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 82,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 76,901 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,100 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,655 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,655 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,448 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 46,136 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,053 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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WG54 SOE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG54 SOE, 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 WG54 SOE registered?

WG54 SOE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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