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HF05 PBX

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,874 mi
Last recorded120,874 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PBX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 120,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear low

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 109,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear low

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,108 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,365 miles

Steering lock not engaging.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on outside edge

Fail 29 Mar 2014 78,508 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on outside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,150 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small amount of freeplay in ends of steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,497 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,916 miles

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

front underbody areas shielded

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 PBX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF05 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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