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YE05 DXZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 DXZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and 2.5mm

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,085 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and 2.5mm

turbo intake pipe mounting bracket insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,061 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,061 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,908 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly damaged

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,190 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate loose and slightly damaged

offside rear tyre 2.5mm and wearing outer edge

rear discs slightly worn

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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YE05 DXZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YE05 DXZ, 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 YE05 DXZ registered?

YE05 DXZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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