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PF55 GLJ

2006 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,536 mi
Last recorded179,536 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 179,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 179,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split excessively (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 174,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 174,018 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 166,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 165,056 miles

Front front wipers split

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 163,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 161,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 157,618 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen, not in swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 157,618 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen, not in swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 153,418 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 153,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting split

steering rack has slight play in f/o/s arm

Pass 15 Nov 2016 140,915 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure sensor fault

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 120,025 miles

play in n/s steering arm

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Dec 2013 109,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,315 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,431 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,272 miles

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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PF55 GLJ is a 2006 Renault Espace in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PF55 GLJ, 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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PF55 GLJ is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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