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HN05 HSD

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,702 mi
Last recorded158,702 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 158,702 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,986 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 139,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,554 miles

all brake discs corroded.

engine/exhaust emiting lots of blue smoke.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs corroded.

engine/exhaust emiting lots of blue smoke.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,766 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,032 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Judder on nearside rear brake.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 51,941 miles

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

front brake discs poor inner edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 49,129 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 40,479 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 HSD is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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