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EK59 VDZ

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,585 mi
Last recorded183,585 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VDZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 183,585 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 179,106 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front ball joint gaiter split but stops ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear rear brake binding on

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

Rear rear boot dont open

Fail 27 Oct 2023 179,054 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front ball joint gaiter split but stops ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear rear brake binding on

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

Rear rear boot dont open

Pass 31 Oct 2022 174,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 18 Oct 2022 174,324 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Oct 2021 169,097 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 159,550 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 159,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,563 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear belts not tested

Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

stone chips in front screen

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,446 miles

both front brake disc lipped

slight movement in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,887 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front jacking point bent

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 % (3.7.B.5b)

reflector / centre brake light out

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2015 89,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front jacking point bent

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

reflector / centre brake light out

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,275 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING SCREEN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,275 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING SCREEN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,053 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,343 miles

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

Rear Seats Not Fitted At Time Of Test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK59 VDZ is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 miles. This 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 EK59 VDZ, 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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EK59 VDZ is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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