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HV05 JWA

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,351 mi
Last recorded159,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 JWA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 159,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 156,153 miles

Both offside and nearside steering rack has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2019 156,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both offside and nearside steering rack has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 152,038 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 150,830 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 150,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,828 miles

oil leak

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2016 138,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber broken (7.1.1)

oil leak

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,124 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 112,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 97,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,163 miles

centre brake light not working

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

slight play in front track rod arms

Fail 21 Mar 2012 85,163 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

slight play in front track rod arms

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,499 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,198 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,656 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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HV05 JWA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV05 JWA, 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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HV05 JWA is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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