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LT12 FBJ

2012 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,959 mi
Last recorded126,959 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Espace78,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 123,723 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Interior rear view mirror loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 123,723 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Interior rear view mirror loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,527 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

nearside tail light lens damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 115,841 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth and small split (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,735 miles

Windscreen has a few small chips

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,651 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 93,961 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,659 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,659 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,925 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on edges 1.6mm

front brake disc's worn inner faces

slight movement in offside front seat base

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable too fully inspect adult rear seat belts on center middle seat & both rear seats as seats missing

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 FBJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FBJ, 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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What year was LT12 FBJ registered?

LT12 FBJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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