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WF57 VFJ

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,266 mi
Last recorded174,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 VFJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 174,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 157,159 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

windscreen has damage but not affecting view

Fail 24 Jan 2017 157,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

windscreen has damage but not affecting view

Pass 23 Nov 2015 137,855 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer mount deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 137,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 124,173 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 124,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 115,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise damage to nearside rear

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2013 105,556 miles

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

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

advise damage to nearside rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 1 May 2013 97,967 miles

Offside Rear 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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise centre rear brake light inop

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,029 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise centre rear brake light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2011 69,265 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,198 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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WF57 VFJ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WF57 VFJ, 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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What year was WF57 VFJ registered?

WF57 VFJ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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