MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre rear, and offside rearmost, seat not present at time of test
Manufacturers rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle is damaged but still functional (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre rear, and offside rearmost, seat not present at time of test
Manufacturers rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle is damaged but still functional (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front fog light inoperative
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
auxiliary belt cracking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front fog light inoperative
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
auxiliary belt cracking
Auxiliary belt cracking
Headlamp lens slightly defective near and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Manufacturers underguards and suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front foglight does not work
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened transverse (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Auxiliary belt cracking
Headlamp lens slightly defective near and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Manufacturers underguards and suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front foglight does not work
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened transverse (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Auxiliary belt is cracking
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
High level brake light is not working
Manufacturers underguards and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount is noisy on rotation, needs further investigation. Strong advise
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front foglight is not working
Rearmost set of seats not present at time of test
Auxiliary belt cracking slightly
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
High level brake light not working
Manufacturers underguards and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside front top suspension mount sticking slightly on rotation
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rearmost set of seats not present at time of test
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Manufacturers rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Manufacturers under guards fitted not allowing a full inspection of components
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
Oil leak ()
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?
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GK09 VZW is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 GK09 VZW, 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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GK09 VZW is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 March 2009.
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