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ML51 YSF

2001 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Grand Espace88,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 YSF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 115,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both [inner] front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame and all suspension components corroded

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,940 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front [inner faces] both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension leg lower mount stiff

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,794 miles

All coil springs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both [Inner] Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,713 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central stop lamp 50% not working

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut bearing noisey

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,653 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,645 miles

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

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Lower rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,086 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 106,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,408 miles

Nearside front tyre BOLD on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in both steering rack inner arms

Fail 12 Jan 2016 31,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre BOLD on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in both steering rack inner arms

Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,940 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front tyres BOLD on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front tyres BOLD on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 31,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres worn to 3/4mm limit 1.6

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,465 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,496 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 77,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,045 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 49,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,304 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,286 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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ML51 YSF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 88,771 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 ML51 YSF, 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 25 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML51 YSF is a 2001 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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