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OWV 85

2009 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Espace84,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 85
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 133,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 132,941 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres deflating

Offside Front Outer track rod end worn / and movement to lower ball joint

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

battery and terminal corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 132,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front o/s and n/s tyres deflating

Offside Front Outer track rod end worn / and movement to lower ball joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

battery and terminal corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 2 nails (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 5 missing in rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 128,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 2 nails (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 5 missing in rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,769 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 120,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener From Rear View Mirror ()

Rear Seats Not Fitted At Time Of Test

Pass 2 Jan 2020 116,137 miles

Brake fluid discoloured or dirty

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to exposure of ply's (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear seats missing unable to test seat belts

Fail 30 Dec 2019 116,137 miles

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

Brake fluid discoloured or dirty

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to exposure of ply's (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear seats missing unable to test seat belts

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,966 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 110,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,259 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted

high level brake light inop & damage

Fail 8 Dec 2017 100,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted

high level brake light inop & damage

Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,113 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

middle stop light inop

nearside mirror cracked

some seats missing at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,113 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

middle stop light inop

some seats missing at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,342 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass damage

Fail 23 Dec 2014 61,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass damage

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,349 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,989 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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OWV 85 is a 2009 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 84,290 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWV 85, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OWV 85 is a 2009 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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