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EK11 WDG

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 WDG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces rusty lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x metal pipes showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet leading to pump corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre/rear exhaust heat shields loose/insecure.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

rear seats not in at time of test and tape applied to n/s/r window.

Fail 12 Mar 2026 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively tape aplied ? (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape. (225/55R17Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces rusty lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x metal pipes showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet leading to pump corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre/rear exhaust heat shields loose/insecure.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

rear seats not in at time of test and tape applied to n/s/r window.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 107,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 14 Mar 2025 107,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

large stone chip front screen (lower)

Fail 22 Mar 2024 98,999 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central heat shield dropped down.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

large stone chip front screen (lower)

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor condition , makes noise on road test ,action required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,981 miles

front brake discs rusty lip/poor condition.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear brake discs rusty lip/poor condition.

Fail 25 Mar 2022 83,981 miles

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

front brake discs rusty lip/poor condition.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear brake discs rusty lip/poor condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,131 miles

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm (front) bushes starting to split.

brake discs all round (inner surfaces poor/very rusty)

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,946 miles

both n/s and o/s rear tyres worn outer edges.

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 64,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

both n/s and o/s rear tyres worn outer edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,393 miles

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,393 miles

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

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,393 miles

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

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,548 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges close to 1.6mm.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,966 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,396 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 37,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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EK11 WDG is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK11 WDG, 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 EK11 WDG registered?

EK11 WDG is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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