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LY06 UYJ

2006 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,457 mi
Last recorded123,457 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 UYJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,007 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 108,493 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 108,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 96,692 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,592 miles

this vehicle is normally fitted with rear seat. seats were removed at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,492 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear seats missing seat belts not tested

front and rear bumper slight damaged

only one seat in rear

small chips on front screen

Fail 21 Jan 2020 79,492 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all rear seats missing seat belts not tested

front and rear bumper slight damaged

only one seat in rear

small chips on front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,439 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front very slight wear

Pass 1 Dec 2016 400,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,865 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2014 50,865 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,673 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 40,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,128 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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LY06 UYJ is a 2006 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 81,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY06 UYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY06 UYJ registered?

LY06 UYJ is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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