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YP05 RMZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,877 mi
Last recorded103,877 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 RMZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,217 miles

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

engine cover hanging down

o/s/f bottom arm front bush starting to split

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs worn uneven and corroded

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover hanging down

o/s/f bottom arm front bush starting to split

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs worn uneven and corroded

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2012 71,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,885 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,884 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,295 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,557 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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YP05 RMZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP05 RMZ, 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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YP05 RMZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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