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YB54 PLF

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 PLF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 122,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,138 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure o,s and n,s (1.6 (d))

Fuel tank restraining straps corroded

Just passed on handbrake test , n.s poor effort

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 112,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure o,s and n,s (1.6 (d))

Fuel tank restraining straps corroded

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Just passed on handbrake test , n.s poor effort

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,717 miles

Brake pedal has some travel

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,884 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

broken rear o/s coil spring

Fail 28 Jan 2013 50,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

broken rear o/s coil spring

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,506 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,040 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 36,984 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 32,788 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,326 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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YB54 PLF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB54 PLF, 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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YB54 PLF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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