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VK11 FSG

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,626 mi
Last recorded180,626 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 180,626 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 177,416 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 174,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 170,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 168,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 161,941 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 161,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 152,178 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 152,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.03 of 0.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 139,796 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 139,796 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unless previously unlocked from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unless previously unlocked from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unless previously unlocked from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unless previously unlocked from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 129,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,618 miles

Rear Tyres perished between tread patterns and worn on outrer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2017 116,616 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Wiper blade slight smear

Rear Tyres perished between tread patterns and worn on outrer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,580 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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VK11 FSG is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK11 FSG, 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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VK11 FSG is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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