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HT05 RDO

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 104,814 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush is worn and has play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 104,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush is worn and has play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,765 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 90,765 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,835 miles

childs seat fitted to off side rear

Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,805 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort off side (3.7.B.6a)

childs seat fitted to off side rear

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 74,208 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 67,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,168 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,581 miles

Front brakepads appear low?

Powersteeringrack damp.

Fail 25 May 2011 46,474 miles

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

Front brakepads appear low?

Powersteeringrack damp.

Pass 21 May 2010 37,472 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

slight play in n/s inner rack joint.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,805 miles

n/s rear outer tyre~wall scuffed.

rear brake pads 75% worn.

very slight play in n/s & o/s inner rack joints.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,679 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 RDO is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RDO, 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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HT05 RDO is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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