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HN05 FHV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,614 mi
Last recorded107,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 FHV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,614 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,885 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S middle row seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Tyre pressure monitoring fault message displayed in center display

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,712 miles

N/S/R seatbelt only visually inspected due to child seat being fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure warning message iluminated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,712 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

N/S/R seatbelt only visually inspected due to child seat being fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure warning message iluminated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,685 miles

Child seats x 2 fitted. Unable to test adult belts

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pads close to limit (Discs worn)

Slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,685 miles

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

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)

Child seats x 2 fitted. Unable to test adult belts

Front brake discs worn

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pads close to limit (Discs worn)

Slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 22 Oct 2012 85,084 miles

Belly pan fitted, certain items on test not visable

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,084 miles

Belly pan fitted, certain items on test not visable

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,966 miles

Both N/S tyres wearing on outer edges

Front brake discs & pads starting to get low

Head lamp adjuster sensor linkage in poor condition

N/S screen washer poor

Tyre pressure warning on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,261 miles

parking brake serice light on

Fail 1 Jul 2010 64,261 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

parking brake serice light on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,305 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 52,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,357 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 FHV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc 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 HN05 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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