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YY05 JFK

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,047 mi
Last recorded139,047 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 JFK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 139,047 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

gearbox oil leak

steering stiff

Fail 19 Oct 2016 139,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside leak at drive shaft

Oil leak ()

steering tight

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,962 miles

oil leak

undershields and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 131,958 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undershields and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,286 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 120,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,473 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 110,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 101,632 miles

Front brake discs surfaces corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,648 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,917 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 86,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,537 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 JFK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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