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GJ59 MZP

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MZP
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 156,248 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,643 miles

front screen chips

rear seat belts not checked due to being loaded

Fail 16 Dec 2023 147,618 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front screen chips

rear seat belts not checked due to being loaded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,586 miles

Coil spring corroded all spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o.s.f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder badly worn; outer wall cracking Pershing (marginal pass) should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn (marginal pass) should replace a.s.a.p/ centre tread 2.40mm/ cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder badly worn should replace a.s.a.p(marginal pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 138,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim/pattern could not be checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o.s.f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder badly worn; outer wall cracking Pershing (marginal pass) should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn (marginal pass) should replace a.s.a.p/ centre tread 2.40mm/ cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder badly worn should replace a.s.a.p(marginal pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,078 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 129,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2019 112,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Rear seats and seatbelts were not fitted at the time of test

Fail 22 May 2019 112,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Rear seats and seatbelts were not fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,176 miles

N/S/F and N/S/Centre passenger seats only fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 102,617 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F and N/S/Centre passenger seats only fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,352 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,957 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,934 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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GJ59 MZP is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GJ59 MZP, 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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GJ59 MZP is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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