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AO05 MHL

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,033 mi
Last recorded62,033 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MHL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019
Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,594 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle modified for wheel chair access

Fail 27 Nov 2017 88,591 miles

Central Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working one bulb out (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle modified for wheel chair access

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,487 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 75,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,523 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,018 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,696 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 52,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,093 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,969 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,531 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 29,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,058 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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AO05 MHL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AO05 MHL, 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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AO05 MHL is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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