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ML58 EFA

2008 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,728 mi
Last recorded154,728 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Espace85,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 EFA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 154,728 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 148,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 148,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,343 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Position lamps dim.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 124,526 miles

5 child seats fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers

Fail 3 Jul 2021 124,526 miles

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

Offside Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

5 child seats fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers

Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,150 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 5 child seats in all rear passenger seat positions

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,393 miles

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

both front & nearside rear tyres wearing on edges.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,972 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 109,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X4

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,170 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,838 miles

both rear tyres low on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front steering rack has slight play

offside rear brake disc is pitted

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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ML58 EFA is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 85,569 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 ML58 EFA, 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 18 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML58 EFA is a 2008 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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