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BT57 PBZ

2007 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Espace88,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 PBZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,330 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin both egdes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete row in boot ()

Rear o/s and n/s shock and spring s corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 119,309 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bind on n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin both egdes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete row in boot ()

Rear o/s and n/s shock and spring s corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,857 miles

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,857 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 111,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front track rod slight play

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 111,325 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front track rod slight play

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 107,682 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 107,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,107 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 101,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 91,310 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,003 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 86,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,212 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,212 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,854 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,880 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,645 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,395 miles

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

all brake pads look low ??

Fail 23 Jan 2013 59,372 miles

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

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

all brake pads look low ??

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,127 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 42,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,298 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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BT57 PBZ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BT57 PBZ, 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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BT57 PBZ is a 2007 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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