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GL51 UPM

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,060 mi
Last recorded132,060 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UPM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 132,060 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various seats missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jun 2025 129,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2024 127,689 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no towball fitted to towbar at time of test

Pass 23 May 2023 124,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 May 2022 120,996 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,355 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 24 May 2021 117,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,833 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tow ball missing at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2020 115,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various centre and rear ()

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

slight play in steering

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test various ()

slight play in steering joints

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,288 miles

Tow ball missing at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Various rear seats ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,100 miles

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

passenger seats missing at time of test

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,487 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,214 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

tow ball missing when tested

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,989 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

tow ball missing when tested

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,305 miles

engine rattle at idle

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f wiper blade has a small spilt at the end

rear seat missing at time of test

towbar ball missing at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,305 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine rattle at idle

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f wiper blade has a small spilt at the end

rear seat missing at time of test

towbar ball missing at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,930 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,517 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 48,634 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,263 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,564 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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GL51 UPM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 83,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 GL51 UPM, 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 24 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL51 UPM is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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