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HF05 BJZ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

182,866 mi
Last recorded182,866 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 BJZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 182,866 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 182,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 167,018 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,645 miles

engine oily

front tyres are close to the limit and worn on shoulders

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Jan 2016 129,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oily

front tyres are close to the limit and worn on shoulders

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Jan 2016 129,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,864 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2015 100,864 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,080 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 86,080 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,783 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes imbalanced 24%

Fail 19 Dec 2012 82,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,283 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,412 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,412 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HF05 BJZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black 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 HF05 BJZ, 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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HF05 BJZ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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