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HN05 AXP

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 107,574 miles

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,939 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,089 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2021 98,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,409 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 91,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,258 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,217 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 86,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge.

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight corrosion on front and rear brake disc

Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,217 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight corrosion on front and rear brake disc

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,397 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 65,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 56,083 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 56,036 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 50,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,649 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 46,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,727 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 40,713 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 27,788 miles

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

advice slight damage to nearside front rear view mirror

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 AXP is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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