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YK55 LFJ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,979 mi
Last recorded111,979 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 LFJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Lower Engine stabilizer mount rubber has excessive play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,799 miles

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2016 106,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,883 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 97,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,371 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,943 miles

esp/traction control warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge,245/45/18

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,942 miles

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

esp/traction control warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge,245/45/18

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,133 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 63,133 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,531 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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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YK55 LFJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YK55 LFJ, 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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YK55 LFJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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