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MT09 BDE

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 BDE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,561 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside - caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,034 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside, caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 66,115 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 66,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17, ~2mm, worn on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17, ~2.5mm, worn on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17, ~3mm, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,203 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,587 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 59,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,795 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 57,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front track rod end lock nut loose

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,599 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

DPF return pipe holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,270 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

both rear tyres tread wearing low on outer edge

front wipers streaky

rear wiper blade split and streaky

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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MT09 BDE is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT09 BDE, 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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MT09 BDE is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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