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EA56 LKU

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,862 mi
Last recorded164,862 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 LKU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 164,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 162,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 156,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,176 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 141,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 138,093 miles

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

n.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2018 128,199 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre worn on inner/outer edges.

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn on inner/outer edges.

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

Rear discs corroded.

Rear wiper split/deteriorated.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 128,199 miles

Rear wiper split/deteriorated.

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre worn on inner/outer edges.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn on inner/outer edges.

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

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2017 114,623 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 114,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,129 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,022 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,452 miles

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear rear seat not fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,505 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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EA56 LKU is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA56 LKU, 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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EA56 LKU is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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