Renault Grand Espace
From 2,774 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grand Espaces fare better: 2012 models pass at 71.4% vs 61.7% for 2007.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 187 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 187 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 140 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 104 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 99 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 92 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 83 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 72 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 69 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 69 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 66 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.5% of Grand Espace failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £137.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 65.4% while Petrol versions pass at 59.5%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Renault Grand Espace on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 347 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 347. At this rate, roughly 6.9 years until none remain. Now at 28.6% of its peak (8,332 in 2011 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,370 | 1,014 | +0 | -81 | -81 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,444 | 1,021 | +0 | -56 | -56 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,504 | 1,017 | +0 | -91 | -91 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,571 | 1,041 | +0 | -119 | -119 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,669 | 1,062 | +0 | -100 | -100 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,772 | 1,059 | +0 | -89 | -89 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,842 | 1,078 | +1 | -66 | -65 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,904 | 1,081 | +0 | -69 | -69 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-Espace Dyn Dci 150 | Diesel | 186 | 26% |
| Grand Espace Dynamique T-T Dci | Diesel | 164 | 23% |
| G-Espace Dyn Dci 150 A | Diesel | 106 | 15% |
| Grand Espace Dynamique Ttdci A | Diesel | 75 | 10% |
| G-Espace Ini Dci 175 A | Diesel | 70 | 10% |
| Grand Espace D-Q Tt Ilux Dci A | Diesel | 65 | 9% |
| G-Espace Dynamiq Dci 150 | Diesel | 52 | 7% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 71.4% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2011 | 70.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 66.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 69.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
4 earlier years
| 2008 | 62% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 61.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2006 | 58.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2005 | 68.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Espaces tested had between 95,956 and 141,923 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 116,177 median miles, the Grand Espace has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Grand Espace MOT pass rate?
The Renault Grand Espace has a 64.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,774 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Grand Espace?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Grand Espace is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 187 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Renault Grand Espaces are on UK roads?
There are 1,370 Renault Grand Espaces currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,014 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Grand Espace at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Grand Espace is 116,177 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 95,956 and 141,923 miles.
Buying a used Grand Espace?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 64.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £137 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.