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HY57 UKJ

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 UKJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,889 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,887 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,069 miles

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

No rear seats at time of test

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,322 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 88,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,613 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 85,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,346 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,311 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 73,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,855 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,411 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Central high level brake lamp inop

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,022 miles

Centre Rear brake light not illuminating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,022 miles

Centre Rear brake light not illuminating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front door mirror loose

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,371 miles

nearside front door mirror loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,997 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,996 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,580 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2013 47,579 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,741 miles

not tested offside rear seatbelt (childseat fitted)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,404 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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HY57 UKJ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,970 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 HY57 UKJ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY57 UKJ registered?

HY57 UKJ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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