Renault Grand Espace: steering MOT failures
Steering was a recorded failure area in 7.8% of Renault Grand Espace MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2009 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 853 | 8.8% |
| 2008 | 2,238 | 7.5% |
| 2009 | 1,089 | 8.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.