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HT05 BYN

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 BYN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2019 175,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head light cleaning device not working

warning for failed TPMS sensor

Fail 2 Jul 2019 108,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head light cleaning device not working

warning for failed TPMS sensor

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,787 miles

front and rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Apr 2018 97,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin brake pedal insecure (3.3.A.1g) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,216 miles

Hi-line stop lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2016 85,911 miles

Exhaust system mountings weak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 May 2016 85,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Damage along front of vehicle (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Exhaust system mountings weak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2015 80,521 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,989 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges.....

wipers smear , washers weak.....

Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn edges.....

wipers smear , washers weak.....

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2011 51,196 miles

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 seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,976 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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HT05 BYN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HT05 BYN, 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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What year was HT05 BYN registered?

HT05 BYN is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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