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HT05 RTU

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RTU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,246 miles

front tyres worn 3mm aprox

rear exhaust mount split

rear exhaust weak

rear tyres perished and feathered

Fail 16 Oct 2018 95,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres worn 3mm aprox

rear exhaust mount split

rear exhaust weak

rear tyres perished and feathered

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,414 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,393 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 84,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,264 miles

Engine under tray and cover fitted

Front and rear new brake pads fitted need bedding in

Rear exhaust mount cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Near side front tyre getting low 3.00 outer edge badly worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,170 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Near side front tyre getting low 3.00 outer edge badly worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,703 miles

Air intake pipe split by battery

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder close to legal limit

Fail 24 Oct 2011 40,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,862 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 31,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,794 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,863 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 RTU is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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