2012 Renault Grand Espace 2.0L Diesel · YF61 ADU

The most recent MOT on 15 February 2024 was passed, the only advisory being a rear‑brake warning device malfunction. Earlier failures on suspension bush wear, ball‑joint play and tyre tread have not recurred in the latest test, indicating an overall improvement in roadworthiness, though the lingering brake‑system advisory prevents a clean bill of health. At 104,444 miles the vehicle averages roughly 7,500 miles per year since its 2012 registration, a usage level that sits comfortably within typical UK patterns for a car of this age. Mileage increments show a steady progression: 46,798 mi in December 2015, 57,648 mi in January 2017, 64,899 mi by April 2018, 70,515 mi in September 2019, 78,634 mi in January 2021, 85,948 mi in January 2022, 94,272 mi in early 2023 and 104,444 mi in early 2024. No prolonged gaps or sudden spikes appear, suggesting regular use rather than periods of neglect. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front suspension and steering components that have featured repeatedly: track‑rod end ball joints showed excessive play in both 2019 and 2023, and front suspension arm pins and bushes were flagged as excessively worn in 2023. Although these items passed in the 2024 test, visual inspection of the ball‑joint dust covers and bush condition is advisable. The rear‑brake warning device flagged in 2024 warrants verification of the sensor and caliper operation. Tyre edges were close to the legal limit in the 2023 test; confirming current tread depth and uniform wear will avoid an imminent advisory. Finally, check for any corrosion on rear brake discs and ensure the child‑seat belt access issue noted in 2022 has been resolved, as it can affect belt integrity checks.