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AP58 DFY

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP58 DFY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,518 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 87,464 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,862 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 67,125 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure middle and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,004 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 61,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,694 miles

Both steering rack inner knuckles slight play.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both steering rack inner knuckles slight play.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,596 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,318 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,318 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,602 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,131 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges and has cuts in tread

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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AP58 DFY is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AP58 DFY, 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 17 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP58 DFY is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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