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BB56 BDB

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,058 mi
Last recorded209,058 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB56 BDB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 209,058 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2024 208,295 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2024 208,295 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 205,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 204,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 204,644 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2019 200,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2019 200,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2018 186,744 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 174,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 174,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 162,986 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 162,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 150,748 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 136,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 121,919 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 101,844 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 82,363 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 82,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,169 miles

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)

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

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

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

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,997 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BB56 BDB is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BB56 BDB, 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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BB56 BDB is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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