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SD09 ZWF

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,104 mi
Last recorded178,104 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 ZWF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 178,104 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber hanger excessively worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 178,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber hanger excessively worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 163,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wiper smearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 140,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear too caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +center stop light not working

Fail 6 Jul 2024 140,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear too caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +center stop light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2023 125,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 119,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 89,944 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 89,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 82,215 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

rear shock absorbers corroding

slight wear offside of steering rack

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

windscreen scored

Fail 21 Apr 2017 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

rear shock absorbers corroding

slight wear offside of steering rack

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

windscreen scored

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges. measured at 2.0mm in central three quarters of tread

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge. measured at 2.0mm in central three quarters of tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges. measured at 2.5mm in central three quarters of tread

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge. measured at 2.0mm in central three quarters of tread

serface corrosion on outer face of offside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake disks deteriorated. corroded and groved

slight drag offside rear bake

slight play oberved from nearside of steering rack, inside gaiter. i suspect inner rack end

Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,935 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front inner brake pads apear well worn. i recomend wheels off inspection

rear brake disks deteriorated. corroded and groved

slight drag offside rear bake

slight play oberved from nearside of steering rack, inside gaiter. i suspect inner rack end

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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SD09 ZWF is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SD09 ZWF, 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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SD09 ZWF is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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