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HK05 XZW

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 XZW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 99,783 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 97,372 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bolt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,733 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 96,733 miles

Emissions not tested too dirty (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central centre exhaust mount slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,852 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 94,615 miles

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

child seat fitted on o/s front seat.

Fail 5 May 2016 94,615 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support broken. (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

child seat fitted on o/s front seat.

Pass 2 May 2015 91,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 May 2015 91,740 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2014 84,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 May 2014 84,353 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,404 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 66,626 miles

Nail nearside rear tyre (unrepairable)

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

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

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

Play offside steering arm

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,190 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play offside steering arm

Rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,917 miles

Play both front rack arms

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,820 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 41,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HK05 XZW is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 HK05 XZW, 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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HK05 XZW is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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