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HN05 AVK

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,015 mi
Last recorded164,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 AVK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 164,015 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jul 2017 164,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting noisey from lock to lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2016 152,651 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edge

both headlamps dull

Fail 4 Jul 2016 152,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edge

both headlamps dull

Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,165 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 124,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damage

both front tyres worn on edges 225/55/17

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,207 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damage

both front tyres worn on edges 225/55/17

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 101,720 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges and small cut

Fail 10 Aug 2012 101,703 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges and small cut

Fail 26 Jul 2012 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,129 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 85,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,185 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 71,185 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,933 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,552 miles

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

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

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

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

advise steering rack slighty worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,454 miles

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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HN05 AVK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HN05 AVK, 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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HN05 AVK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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