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EK56 YKW

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,479 mi
Last recorded157,479 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YKW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 157,479 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper taipid

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 157,479 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper taipid

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 156,344 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dashboard light indicates airbag fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 155,824 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 144,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiperblade incomplete

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,353 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Rear wiperblade incomplete

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,122 miles

DPF hose split

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate damaged

Rear both tyres wearing on inner tread

Rear wiper in poor condition

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight play in inner tie rod

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiperblade split

chipped

covers fitted obscuring some components

several written warnings on dashboard

Fail 4 Sep 2018 110,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight play in inner tie rod

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiperblade split

chipped

covers fitted obscuring some components

several written warnings on dashboard

Pass 23 May 2017 108,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 104,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,822 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 98,822 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 91,943 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

o/s/r tyre worn edges

rear wiper split

slight damage to front number plate

top engine mount split

Fail 2 May 2014 91,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre brake light not working

o/s/r tyre worn edges

rear wiper split

slight damage to front number plate

top engine mount split

Pass 22 May 2013 83,287 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 83,287 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,362 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

reflector/ centre brake light innop ?

Fail 21 May 2012 73,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres bald on inner edges

reflector/ centre brake light innop ?

Pass 23 May 2011 62,283 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 62,283 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 17 May 2010 51,750 miles

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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EK56 YKW is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EK56 YKW, 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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EK56 YKW is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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