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HN05 HRK

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

158,503 mi
Last recorded158,503 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 158,503 miles

both rear tyres cracking and close to legal limit

ns and os front bottom arm frotn and rear bushes deteriorating and slight play

nsf bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

nsf inner cv boot split

oil leak

osr brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2023 158,503 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking and close to legal limit

ns and os front bottom arm frotn and rear bushes deteriorating and slight play

nsf bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

nsf inner cv boot split

oil leak

osr brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,409 miles

Brake pipes have protective coatings

Engine covers fitted

Front and rear suspension corroding

Nsf inner cv boot detetiorating

Nsf tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Slight play in osf bottomarm front bush

Slight wear on front brake discs

Slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2022 156,402 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

nsf inner cv boot deteriorating

nsf tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

rear brake discs wearing

slight play in osf bottom arm front bush

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2021 155,264 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

engien cvoers fitted

ns and os front bottom arm front and rear bushes unbonding

nsr coil spring corroding

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2021 155,264 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

engien cvoers fitted

ns and os front bottom arm front and rear bushes unbonding

nsr coil spring corroding

oil leak

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm osf tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 150,389 miles

engine covers fitted

hi rise stoplight inop

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2020 150,376 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hi rise stop light inop

oil leak

osf tyre wearing edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 146,025 miles

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing thin

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2019 146,023 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated osf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,013 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

front brake discs wornand pads wearing thin

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2018 136,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner main tread out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks all on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,100 miles

engine and under covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

front bottom arm front and rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 133,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 127,157 miles

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

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wear and cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge and wear on outer edge

water and oil leaks on engine

Fail 6 May 2016 127,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wear and cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge and wear on outer edge

water and oil leaks on engine

Pass 18 May 2015 120,052 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 14 May 2015 120,051 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 2 May 2014 109,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 109,094 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 100,398 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 May 2012 88,445 miles

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)

Water pump leaking.

Fail 2 May 2012 88,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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)

Water pump leaking.

Pass 17 May 2011 78,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,651 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 1 Dec 2010 76,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 7 May 2010 72,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise front pads worn

Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

advise front pads worn

Pass 2 May 2008 53,785 miles

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

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 HRK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 HRK, 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 HRK is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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