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S50 VDL

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,093 mi
Last recorded118,093 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 VDL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,093 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 118,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,054 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2023 100,320 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 100,317 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,369 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 88,338 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,378 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front subframe bolt loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front subframe bolt loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper damp but no leak found

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x 5 ()

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 60,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x 5 ()

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,599 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,580 miles

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

rear wiper blade would benefit from replacing

the power steering reservoir cap is currently missing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat not presented adult seat belt not tested

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn outer edges & cut not exposing cords

offside front hub cap missing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 31,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat not presented adult seat belt not tested

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn outer edges & cut not exposing cords

offside front hub cap missing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre perished

unable to check osr rear seat and seatbelt due to seat not presented for test

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front hub nuts are castleated but does not appear to have a hole in stub for a split pin

plastic covers fitted to underside a thourough examination not possible

slight play to nearside rack end

wheel covers fitted to rear wheels hubs nuts studs not checked

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front hub nuts are castleated but does not appear to have a hole in stub for a split pin

plastic covers fitted to underside a thourough examination not possible

slight play to nearside rack end

wheel covers fitted to rear wheels hubs nuts studs not checked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,640 miles

centre row nearside seat has a fixed childseat in place

rear wiper blade is perished

slight play detected in both ends of the steering rack when loaded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 13,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre row nearside seat has a fixed childseat in place

offside rear tyre is worn on it's outer edges

rear wiper blade is perished

slight play detected in both ends of the steering rack when loaded

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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S50 VDL is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S50 VDL, 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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S50 VDL is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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