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FM56 UZX

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UZX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 143,242 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 140,910 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 140,819 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,764 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on legal lemits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint recommend replace asap (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace asap (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,707 miles

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

centre stop not working

Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,586 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

centre stop not working

Pass 11 Oct 2014 110,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 94,509 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 94,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 85,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,058 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,058 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,978 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,978 miles

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

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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FM56 UZX is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FM56 UZX, 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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FM56 UZX is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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