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LT11 BZU

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,101 mi
Last recorded163,101 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 BZU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 163,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 148,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,751 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 112,751 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,575 miles

All 4 tyre's close to legal limit - Front tyre's bald on inner edge's

Fail 4 Oct 2021 110,575 miles

All 4 tyre's close to legal limit - Front tyre's bald on inner edge's

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,641 miles

Rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,879 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,818 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,818 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working PADS BOTH AXLES WEARING THIN 85% worn approx (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LT11 BZU is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LT11 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT11 BZU registered?

LT11 BZU is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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