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RV09 BXY

2009 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,466 mi
Last recorded106,466 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Espace84,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 BXY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 100,709 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 100,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 95,945 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,050 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,050 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,624 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge no cords/ply exposed at time ,has nail in

Nearside Rear side light minor flicker when indicator on suspect bad earth

Nearside Rear wheel outer rim slight distorted

minor play in steering inner tie-rods

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer no ply/cords exposed at time

Nearside Rear wheel slight buckle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie-rods ()

reverse lights not working advise repair

under tray fitted oil staining back of engine

washer pressure low only just meets requirements advise repair

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,544 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted out rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse lights not working

wiper blade slight smear.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 82,543 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring missing broken (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted out rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse lights not working

wiper blade slight smear.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

reverse lights not working advise repair

Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,048 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and check (3.5.1g)

reverse lights not working advise repair

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,179 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm worn outer edge and surface cracking (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm -3mm wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,770 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,494 miles

Nearside front steering inner tie rod slight play.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 45,494 miles

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

Nearside front steering inner tie rod slight play.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,768 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Unable to fully inspect center rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside third row seat belt due to seat folded down

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,719 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

offside front tyre has a cut to the cords not more then 25mm long

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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RV09 BXY is a 2009 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV09 BXY, 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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RV09 BXY is a 2009 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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