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HT05 RKF

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,869 mi
Last recorded111,869 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 111,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 99,726 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,683 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,666 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Offside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,984 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2012 65,984 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of age.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of age.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,841 miles

3 Child seats fitted to rear seats.

Coolant level below min.

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges. Slight buckle to n/s front wheel.

Rear indicators slightly faded.

N/s rear tyre badly perished. Deep cuts in o/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2008
Fail 25 Jun 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RKF is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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