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HK05 YJV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,300 miles

electric steering lock faulty. may engage when driving. rectify asap.

n/s/f inner wheel rim bent.

oil leak on engine.

power steering becomes stiff at final lock, both ways.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

electric steering lock faulty. may engage when driving. rectify asap.

n/s/f inner wheel rim bent.

oil leak on engine.

power steering becomes stiff at final lock, both ways.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,006 miles

O/S lower sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubber mount very worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

O/S lower sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubber mount very worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,876 miles

O/S lower sill damaged

Oil leak

Injector leaking from cylinder head seal (but not fuel)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,611 miles

damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 6 Sep 2011 73,611 miles

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

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

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,044 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

movement in both steering rack ends

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,743 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,653 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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 YJV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

HK05 YJV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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