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FX55 VSN

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,567 mi
Last recorded122,567 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VSN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 122,567 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,375 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 117,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,767 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2017 107,752 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2016 102,939 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2016 102,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,310 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,575 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,995 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,995 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,815 miles

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

n/s o/s front rack end slight worn

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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FX55 VSN is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX55 VSN, 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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FX55 VSN is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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