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BG11 CYT

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,054 mi
Last recorded130,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 CYT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 130,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2024 119,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 82,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,652 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,652 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 49,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,263 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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BG11 CYT is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,534 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 BG11 CYT, 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 15 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG11 CYT registered?

BG11 CYT is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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