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F4 EWS

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 EWS
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 84,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest having the rear brakes serviced asap. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest having the rear brakes serviced asap. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 63,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 52,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passes (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 52,889 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passes (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 40,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 32,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,107 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 32,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 30,390 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 29,178 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,570 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 22,569 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,055 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 17,055 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 13,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,870 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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F4 EWS is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc 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 F4 EWS, 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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F4 EWS is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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