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FJ09 MBO

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,805 mi
Last recorded90,805 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 MBO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,134 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 70,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 66,756 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 66,753 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center row (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,305 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,278 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,698 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,274 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,268 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,954 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 35,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 29,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,286 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,634 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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FJ09 MBO is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ09 MBO, 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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FJ09 MBO is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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