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SY06 XAK

2006 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,634 mi
Last recorded90,634 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 XAK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,634 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,551 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,933 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,382 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

Front brake discs worn inner

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Middle row. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle box mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 71,205 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,648 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,458 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,458 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,617 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 62,576 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,281 miles

Front wiper split osf

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

Fail 20 May 2013 55,281 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front wiper split osf

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 45,744 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 45,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 38,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 38,607 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

spring clip on n/s/f caliper not seated proparly

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,335 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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SY06 XAK is a 2006 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY06 XAK, 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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SY06 XAK is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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