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HJ05 PXR

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,733 mi
Last recorded91,733 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 PXR
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,733 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 1 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 91,733 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 1 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 83,421 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,372 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible inner track rod ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,866 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2018 63,866 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,284 miles

front brake pads low

nsr tyre starting to perish

rear discs slightly pitted

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads low

nsr tyre starting to perish

rear discs slightly pitted

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,519 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

front pads 3mm

rear washer innop

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,984 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)

rear discs slightly pitted on inside surface

Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,854 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,370 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,326 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,378 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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HJ05 PXR is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HJ05 PXR, 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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What year was HJ05 PXR registered?

HJ05 PXR is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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