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HK05 YFW

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,959 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp aim on minimum

centre row centre seat not fitted at test

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,958 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp aim on minimum

centre row centre seat not fitted at test

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,870 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,822 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,671 miles

Nearside Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 40,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 40,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 33,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,561 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r brake discs badly pitted with braking surface reduced

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 YFW is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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