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WK55 GBN

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GBN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,487 miles

Nearside Rear door handle broken

Fail 16 Nov 2016 119,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear door handle broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

third row nearside seat removed prior to test

Fail 29 Oct 2015 112,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

third row nearside seat removed prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,971 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 20 Sep 2013 91,011 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

nsr disc slightly pitted on inside surface

osr coil spring starting to deteriate

osr outer brake pad starting to get low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,397 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)

nearside front Tie Rod End has slight play

offside front Tie Rod End has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,495 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,724 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 36,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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WK55 GBN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WK55 GBN, 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 WK55 GBN registered?

WK55 GBN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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