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FH55 MFO

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,818 mi
Last recorded87,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 MFO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,818 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,818 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 82,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,950 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,814 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,279 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 62,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,293 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,708 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FH55 MFO is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH55 MFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH55 MFO registered?

FH55 MFO is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is FH55 MFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 MFO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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