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AO56 TGY

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TGY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 148,368 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 143,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 143,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 140,326 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 140,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough suspension mounting top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 136,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,097 miles

Nearside Front anti rollbar link ball joint cover perished

Rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,175 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 124,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 122,443 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 13 May 2019 122,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,069 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 116,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,486 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 107,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,684 miles

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 87,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,444 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,781 miles

rear discs corroding

rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seats fitted

front brake discs starting to corrode & in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edges (advise replacement)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

offside front brake pads getting low advise replacement

suspect play in nearside front lower ball joint unable to check due to worn track rod end

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stoplight n/w

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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AO56 TGY is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 81,415 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 AO56 TGY, 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 20 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO56 TGY registered?

AO56 TGY is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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