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YR05 ZKF

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,929 mi
Last recorded73,929 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ZKF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,929 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on outer edges 225/55/17

Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,646 miles

All rear seat belts unchecked due to child seats fitted

Fail 6 May 2010 41,646 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL rear belts unchecked due to child seats fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,586 miles

13% front brake imbalance.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 34,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

13% front brake imbalance.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,072 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper split

slight play in both front inner track arms

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 ZKF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR05 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

YR05 ZKF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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