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HY06 OXU

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,813 mi
Last recorded106,813 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 OXU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 106,813 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component leaking engine area (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil covering all steering/brake/suspension components including floor and rear spare wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Loose exhaust shield heater.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 104,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Loose exhaust shield heater.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 98,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 92,934 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight smoke emissions

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,582 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo vacuum weak

Fail 9 Nov 2018 91,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo vacuum weak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,994 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 87,994 miles

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,585 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 46,949 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 46,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

esp light on

pollen filter dirty/blocked

rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,384 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,044 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,124 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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HY06 OXU is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY06 OXU, 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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HY06 OXU is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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