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BG57 LRA

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,345 mi
Last recorded125,345 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LRA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 125,345 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot weeping

Pass 7 Nov 2024 121,058 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,143 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,143 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,166 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,426 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,562 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 95,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,074 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,597 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,823 miles

emission not detected

Fail 21 Oct 2016 85,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emission not detected

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,264 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted to all centre row seats

unable to check rear row seats because full of luggage

Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

childs seat fitted to all centre row seats

unable to check rear row seats because full of luggage

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s wing mirror mounting damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,208 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s wing mirror mounting damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f and o/s/r T.P.M valves not working

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,246 miles

strong advice front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,674 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 22,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre has run flat groved on out side of tyre

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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BG57 LRA is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,970 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 BG57 LRA, 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 19 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG57 LRA is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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