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LT12 EUX

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,058 mi
Last recorded167,058 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 EUX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 167,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 159,225 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 159,225 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 149,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 149,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 139,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 139,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,886 miles

obstruction in rear seats

Pass 25 Feb 2021 120,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,155 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES .

Fail 6 Feb 2020 111,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear lower spring broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TRACK ROD END WORN BADLY . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES .

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED BRAKE PADS SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 79,224 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,680 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIP MISSING (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,350 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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LT12 EUX is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,677 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 LT12 EUX, 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 14 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT12 EUX is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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