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MV57 UJZ

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 UJZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 132,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n\s\f inner wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 120,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion building up along underside of the vehicle and along suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,035 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 116,032 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,989 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 109,989 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s and middle centre row ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,649 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,182 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,451 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 75,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tyre has damage to rim protector not down to cords

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,825 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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MV57 UJZ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV57 UJZ, 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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MV57 UJZ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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