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YY05 JDJ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,324 mi
Last recorded111,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 JDJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 111,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,038 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,032 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 96,959 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Both front steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,202 miles

Rear Seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 86,202 miles

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

Rear Seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 76,071 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2015 76,071 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2014 66,893 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 57,039 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,669 miles

very slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms

Fail 28 Jun 2012 53,669 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

very slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms

Fail 19 Jun 2012 53,646 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,402 miles

additional stop lamp not working - assumed to be disconnected.n/s/f driving lamp damaged.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,110 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,441 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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YY05 JDJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY05 JDJ, 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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YY05 JDJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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