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HT05 VOD

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,965 mi
Last recorded81,965 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

High level brake light inoperative

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

Oil residue on engine

Fail 10 Feb 2016 81,832 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All nearside indicators (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

High level brake light inoperative

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

Oil residue on engine

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,208 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,144 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,310 miles

rear brake pads visually look low.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,310 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake pads visually look low.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,468 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake pads low,unable to fully inspect!

o/s side repeater slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,411 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

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

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

front brake pads low,unable to fully inspect!

o/s side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 35,985 miles

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

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

3rd row offside seat not fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,186 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 VOD 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 VOD, 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 VOD is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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