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HK05 YAE

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,167 mi
Last recorded120,167 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YAE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,167 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 120,167 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,239 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 120,239 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 116,147 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 116,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 113,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,234 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 99,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,873 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 80,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,743 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,521 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear seat,s removed - belts not tested

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 YAE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YAE, 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 HK05 YAE registered?

HK05 YAE is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 June 2005.

Is HK05 YAE safe to buy?

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