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AU05 HCV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HCV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 98,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 97,968 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 89,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2016 83,028 miles

Front brake discs worn scored advise replace

Nearside Front suspension level sensor link disconnected adv attn

advise front pads inspection

service light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,028 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn scored advise replace

Nearside Front suspension level sensor link disconnected adv attn

advise front pads inspection

service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,906 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,861 miles

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,861 miles

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

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 18,140 miles

E S P light on.

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

engine and undertrays fitted

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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AU05 HCV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU05 HCV, 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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AU05 HCV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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