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LR09 HDU

2009 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,394 mi
Last recorded155,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Espace84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 HDU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 9 Aug 2024 148,685 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 148,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 140,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,738 miles

Indicator switch faulty loose on offside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Rubbing on subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear extra seats no fitted at time of the test..

Fail 9 Aug 2022 133,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty loose on offside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Rubbing on subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear extra seats no fitted at time of the test..

Pass 10 Mar 2021 125,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 125,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,254 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 123,254 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,533 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 100,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 90,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

exhaust center hangar perished and not supporting the section of exhaust

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 76,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,868 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,577 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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LR09 HDU is a 2009 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 84,290 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR09 HDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LR09 HDU is a 2009 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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