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HN05 AWA

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,933 mi
Last recorded186,933 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 AWA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 186,933 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 101W XL avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 101W XL avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 186,762 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel injection system faulty, message on dashboard

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 101W XL avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 101W XL avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 182,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 180,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 180,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,293 miles

high level brake light not working

unable to test rear seats and seat belts

Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,228 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

coolant level below minimum

high level brake light not working

unable to test rear seats and seat belts

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,639 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,685 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,685 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,207 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,207 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres are on 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,570 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 64,570 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)

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

rear seat belts not tested,no rear seats

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,177 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,363 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage

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 AWA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWA, 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 AWA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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