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HK05 YAJ

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YAJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 120,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,624 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,528 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,528 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,528 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 101,524 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,717 miles

Item removed from view prior to test

Oil leak contaminating auxiliary belt

Play inner rack joint

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,047 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,047 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn on shoulders

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,402 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,401 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,626 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 YAJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

HK05 YAJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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