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YR05 KCV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KCV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,336 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 110,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,627 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,452 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,573 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,573 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,017 miles

both front indicators pale

clutch pedal rubber split

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

nearside wing mirrior glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,889 miles

Front brake discs are distorted

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

O/S/F inner wing trim is insecure

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

Rear tyres are badly perished and split

Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,889 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs are distorted

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

O/S/F inner wing trim is insecure

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

Rear tyres are badly perished and split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 68,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 May 2013 68,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 113,233 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 113,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 99,019 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all brake discs worn & corroded, but not excessively

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,242 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

general oil leaks

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight p[lay in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,624 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR05 KCV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YR05 KCV, 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 YR05 KCV registered?

YR05 KCV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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