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OV09 FYY

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 FYY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 133,340 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 133,314 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective central & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 127,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 125,378 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 4 SEATS MISSING

Fail 5 Jul 2023 125,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 4 SEATS MISSING

Pass 4 Jul 2022 119,330 miles

emissions not detected

engine and under covers fitted

rear seats removed

Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,535 miles

215/55R17

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

UNDERRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,633 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 7 Jul 2020 111,633 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Jul 2019 104,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,507 miles

225/55R17

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE AND JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE AND JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 95,507 miles

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

225/55R17

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE AND JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE AND JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,480 miles

Offside Front wheel rim distorted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear n/s and o/s wheel bearings slight play.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,480 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim distorted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear n/s and o/s wheel bearings slight play.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,158 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 64,981 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,321 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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OV09 FYY is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV09 FYY, 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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OV09 FYY is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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