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HN05 EJA

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 EJA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 120,647 miles

Front brake pads low, recommend inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 120,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads low, recommend inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,891 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner egde

Undertrays fitted, obscure view

Fail 22 Jan 2013 104,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner egde

Undertrays fitted, obscure view

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 87,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,739 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 76,553 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heatshield bent and touching the centre exhaust box.

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 EJA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EJA, 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 EJA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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