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YR05 OFN

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,481 mi
Last recorded99,481 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 OFN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,481 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,147 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 89,109 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

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

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,404 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,810 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front wipers poor condition

nearside front inner cv boot retaing clip weak.

nearside front mirror slight damage

Fail 9 Aug 2011 63,290 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front wipers poor condition

nearside front inner cv boot retaing clip weak.

nearside front mirror slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,822 miles

slight play in n.s. rack end

Fail 6 Aug 2010 56,822 miles

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

slight play in n.s. rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,887 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 38,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,284 miles

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

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 OFN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

YR05 OFN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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