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YG09 OTZ

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,176 mi
Last recorded176,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 OTZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 176,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 167,176 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 167,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer cv joint warn

Pass 16 Sep 2023 159,976 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside park brake low compared to nearside

Fail 13 Sep 2023 159,976 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside park brake low compared to nearside

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 150,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 150,740 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 126,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,770 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 117,763 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 104,677 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk sticky on release

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk sticky on release

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,244 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat and belt missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner faces (3.5.1i)

check injection message displayed on dash

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat and belt missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner faces (3.5.1i)

check injection message displayed on dash

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold outter edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both rear suspension

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bold outter edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both rear suspension

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 62,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,546 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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YG09 OTZ is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 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 YG09 OTZ, 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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YG09 OTZ is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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